Australia vs South Africa
'Huge scope for us to grow as a team'
South Africa will co-host the next 50-over finals with Namibia and Zimbabwe in 2027 and Walter believes there is much room for optimism they can improve further having arrived in India under the radar and with little expectation of success.
Not even remotely close to a choke, says Proteas’ head coach
South Africa could not cross the semi-final stage in the World Cup once again, falling to a heart-breaking three-wicket loss to Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, just like their previous four semi-final outings in the World Cup.
Aussies edge Proteas to set up India final
Australia sealed their place in Sunday’s final of the 50-over World Cup against India following a nervy three-wicket victory against South Africa in the second semifinal on Thursday.
Nerve-wracking couple of hours: Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins talked about the couple of nerve-wracking hours during an intense semi-final but while Australia rejoiced in making another World Cup final, South Africa faced yet another heartbreak.
Australia edge South Africa to set up final with India
Australia sealed their place in Sunday's final of the 50-over World Cup against India following a nervy three-wicket victory against South Africa in the second semi-final on Thursday.
Proteas opt to bat against Australia in rain-threatened semifinal
There remains a heavy cloud cover but despite rain threats looming, the toss took place at the scheduled time.
Changed pitch in focus before SA-Australia semi-final
Following controversy that BCCI has changed the pitch for the semi-final game between India and New Zealand in Mumbai today without the permission of the ICC, the matter became the talking point among the other two semi-finalists Australia and South Africa ahead of the second semi-final in Kolkata.
Champions’ mentality resurrected in Australia camp
Australia head into Thursday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa with the same excitement in the dressing room that propelled them to their maiden triumph in the T20 World Cup in 2021, Glenn Maxwell said.
Maxwell’s cinematic knock and the charm of ODIs
If the group-stage matches of the ICC World Cup 2023 were all separate feature-length movies, what would their genres be?
Australia's Marsh seals T20 series win in South Africa
New Australia Twenty20 International captain Mitch Marsh scored a second successive unbeaten half century to lead his side to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over hosts South Africa on Friday and claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Australia win Women's T20 World Cup for sixth time
Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday.
Cummins bowls Australia into contention for series whitewash
Skipper Pat Cummins bowled Australia into contention to pull off a remarkable victory with a fiery spell against South Africa in an absorbing third Sydney Test on Saturday.
Smith dampens down retirement talk
Australia batsman Steve Smith dampened down talk of his retirement on Friday after suggesting it was by no means certain that he would be still playing test cricket next season.
Khawaja on cusp of double ton as Australia demoralise Proteas
Usman Khawaja was five runs short of a maiden double-century when play was abandoned on day two of the third test against South Africa on Thursday, with Australia in complete command at 475 for four.
Australia reign on gloomy day one
Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja grabbed half-centuries as Australia made the best of a rainy day one to be 147 for two at stumps in the third Test against a frustrated South Africa in Sydney on Wednesday.
Warner rates 'magical' Boxing Day double-ton among his best innings
Australia opener David Warner said his double-century in the Boxing Day test against South Africa was among the finest knocks of his career after coming into the match under pressure to score runs.
Fractured finger rules Australia's Green out of Sydney Test
Australian allrounder Cameron Green on Wednesday was ruled out of the third Sydney Test against South Africa with a fractured finger, and he will not bowl again in Melbourne.
Players to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG test
Australia and South Africa players will don floppy hats during the national anthems for the 'Boxing Day' test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in tribute to late spin bowling great Shane Warne.
