The 2013 Diamond Challenge was the second Diamond Challenge

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series. It featured

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and

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. The series was played in October 2013 at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre at

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. South Africa entered an Invitational team featuring under-21 players, including Shadine van der Merwe. Coached by

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and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all three matches. In the final they defeated Zimbabwe 59–45. The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.

Head coaches and captains

Group stage

Final table

Final

Award winners

References

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