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ABOUT US
IXU
Three letters. You make the rules, you create the definition.
I challenge you, I embrace you, I dare you, I respect you. IXU.
The ‘x’ is a variable you can fill in the blanks to. What kind of identity do you want to create? What mentality do you want to bring onto the field?
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2013
The inception and creation of IXU – a legend is born. The first IXU bat
model was crafted alongside Faf du Plessis, our Enigma.
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2014
IXU’s official brand launch makes news in SA Cricket Magazine. IXU
sponsors the Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool 1st cricket team.
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2015
A new powerhouse. IXU’s Axon range launches, completing our three
ranges.
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2016
IXU becomes the official ball sponsor of the Northerns Titans & naming
sponsor of the amateur boys’ team/Northerns Titans.
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2017
Flying high. All 3 IXU ranges make it into the Proteas side. Faf du
Plessis Enigma, Andile Phehlukwayo Nexus and Heinrich Klaasen Axon.
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2018
IXU launches luxury travel and sports luggage range. The limited edition
Enigma Pink debuts at The Wanderers Pink Drive Cricket Day. Official clothing supplier to the
Northerns Cricket Union.
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2019
Official sponsor of the Namibia Men’s national team. Faf du Plessis named
South African Cricketer of the Year.
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2020
Official sponsor of the Namibia Women’s national team.
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2021
IXU debuts on the global stage as the official apparel sponsor of the
Namibia Men’s national team at the T20 World Cup.
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2022
IXU Ambassador Sune Luus captians the Proteas Women’s side in the
Commonwealth Games.
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2023
Two IXU Ambassadors, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen, make it into the
Team of the Tournament for the 2023 IPL.