Australia v South Africa

‘Test cricket continues to weave its magic’

The triumph sparked an outpouring of emotion and admiration from cricketing greats across generations, including Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who hailed the Proteas’ resilience and temperament in a high-pressure final.

Markram carves his place in South African folklore, in true ‘Aiden fashion’

Markram made his Test debut at age 22, heartbreakingly run out on 97, and has since scored eight centuries and 13 fifties. But his average of 36.50 has been below expectation.

WTC final / Starc strikes as Australia fight back against South Africa

But at stumps South Africa had slumped to 43-4 in reply, a deficit of 169 runs.

WTC final / South Africa pacemen destroy Australia top order

Defending champions Australia were in desperate trouble in overcast conditions in London at 16-2 after losing Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in a single Rabada over.

‘Can we play tomorrow?’: Smith banks on strength for Test return

"I hadn't hit a ball since I missed a full toss off Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy. "I've hit so many balls over my career, what do they say, it's like riding a bike, I suppose, in a way." 

Broad to bolster Proteas’ bid to end Aussie WTC supremacy

Broad, renowned for tormenting Australian batters throughout his career, especially in the Ashes, is set to attend South Africa’s training session on June 9. It marks his first official coaching involvement since his retirement in 2023.

Green back in Australia squad for WTC final

Green was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back during the one-day international series in England last year and had surgery in October but returned playing for Gloucestershire in English county cricket last month.

How the washout of Australia-South Africa impacts the semifinals race

The Australia vs South Africa game at the Champions Trophy was abandoned without a ball being bowled, as a result of which the two teams split points in Group B.

Rain washes out Australia-South Africa match

South Africa top the pool on net run-rate from Australia with both teams on three points after winning their opening fixtures against Afghanistan and England respectively.

June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025

‘Test cricket continues to weave its magic’

The triumph sparked an outpouring of emotion and admiration from cricketing greats across generations, including Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, who hailed the Proteas’ resilience and temperament in a high-pressure final.

June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025

Markram carves his place in South African folklore, in true ‘Aiden fashion’

Markram made his Test debut at age 22, heartbreakingly run out on 97, and has since scored eight centuries and 13 fifties. But his average of 36.50 has been below expectation.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Starc strikes as Australia fight back against South Africa

But at stumps South Africa had slumped to 43-4 in reply, a deficit of 169 runs.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

South Africa pacemen destroy Australia top order

Defending champions Australia were in desperate trouble in overcast conditions in London at 16-2 after losing Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in a single Rabada over.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

‘Can we play tomorrow?’: Smith banks on strength for Test return

"I hadn't hit a ball since I missed a full toss off Mohammed Shami in the Champions Trophy. "I've hit so many balls over my career, what do they say, it's like riding a bike, I suppose, in a way." 

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

Broad to bolster Proteas’ bid to end Aussie WTC supremacy

Broad, renowned for tormenting Australian batters throughout his career, especially in the Ashes, is set to attend South Africa’s training session on June 9. It marks his first official coaching involvement since his retirement in 2023.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

Green back in Australia squad for WTC final

Green was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back during the one-day international series in England last year and had surgery in October but returned playing for Gloucestershire in English county cricket last month.

February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025

How the washout of Australia-South Africa impacts the semifinals race

The Australia vs South Africa game at the Champions Trophy was abandoned without a ball being bowled, as a result of which the two teams split points in Group B.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Rain washes out Australia-South Africa match

South Africa top the pool on net run-rate from Australia with both teams on three points after winning their opening fixtures against Afghanistan and England respectively.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

'Bullish' Bavuma wary of Australia ahead of Champions Trophy clash

The two former Trophy champions meet for the first time in the event's history in Rawalpindi today (3pm, Bangladesh Time), having each won their first games in Group B.