The club has its humble beginnings in Vrededorp, a primarily Indian township in Central Johannesburg, in the old Transvaal which is today known as Gauteng.

Sport during the apartheid era and prior in South Africa was the glue that held the fabric of society together. Legends were made on the dusty, stone and broken glass laden fields of the communities that were brought together by oppressive tactics of the then nationalist government. Sport formed an integral part of daily life and acted as an avenue to escape the realities of the time.

But the story of Crescents can be traced further back – to 1919 precisely – with the formation of one of the first cricket clubs in this province – Muslims Cricket Club. At the time, within the Indian community of Johannesburg, only two teams existed. One formed and run by the Indians of Hindu origin called Hinds, and the other by the muslim community, called Muslims Cricket Club. In 1938, under the chairmanship of civic and political leader, Dr Yusuf Dadoo, the club changed its name to Crescents Cricket Club. Based in ‘Malay location’ (later Vrededorp) Crescents along with College, Good Hope, Green Roses and Ottomans constituted the first Transvaal Cricket Association (non-white).

In the 75 years that have passed since, the club has seen pioneers, mavericks and legends of the community don its colours. The club has always been more than just a sporting team, it is kinship that goes beyond the field. A family of brothers and sisters from vastly different back grounds all brought together by the love this beautiful game.

Today, Crescents Cricket Club is rebuilding a legacy. The young and dynamic administrative team hope to the take the club back to top of cricket in this province. The club currently has seven teams affiliated to the Gauteng Cricket Board and has a player membership of over 100 active players.