New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson made headlines with his 31st Test century as the Kiwis took complete control of the first Test on Day Three against a depleted South Africa in Mount Maunganui yesterday.
Rising Black Caps batting star Rachin Ravindra said Friday he is relishing his next crack at Test cricket when New Zealand take on a weakened South Africa side this weekend.
South Africa have named their 14-player Test squad for the tour of New Zealand in January with a new captain to lead a rookie squad.
South Africa, bidding for their first World Cup title, are now top of the 10-team table and virtually assured of a semi-final spot.
Victories over both Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their last two pool games in Bengaluru should still see the 2019 losing finalists through to the knockout phase.
Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as South Africa made 357-4 against New Zealand at Pune's MCA Stadium on Wednesday.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock became the first batsman at this World Cup to score 500 runs, when he achieved the feat against New Zealand on Wednesday.
New Zealand have won the toss and will bowl against South Africa in the World Cup game at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, hoping to turn things around after two back-to-back defeats at the tournament.
South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada said that he wanted to break New Zealand paceman Trent Boult’s bat. Rabada said it in a light-hearted video, released by the ICC ahead of the New Zealand vs South Africa match today.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson made headlines with his 31st Test century as the Kiwis took complete control of the first Test on Day Three against a depleted South Africa in Mount Maunganui yesterday.
Rising Black Caps batting star Rachin Ravindra said Friday he is relishing his next crack at Test cricket when New Zealand take on a weakened South Africa side this weekend.
South Africa have named their 14-player Test squad for the tour of New Zealand in January with a new captain to lead a rookie squad.
South Africa, bidding for their first World Cup title, are now top of the 10-team table and virtually assured of a semi-final spot.
Victories over both Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their last two pool games in Bengaluru should still see the 2019 losing finalists through to the knockout phase.
Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as South Africa made 357-4 against New Zealand at Pune's MCA Stadium on Wednesday.
South Africa's Quinton de Kock became the first batsman at this World Cup to score 500 runs, when he achieved the feat against New Zealand on Wednesday.
New Zealand have won the toss and will bowl against South Africa in the World Cup game at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, hoping to turn things around after two back-to-back defeats at the tournament.
South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada said that he wanted to break New Zealand paceman Trent Boult’s bat. Rabada said it in a light-hearted video, released by the ICC ahead of the New Zealand vs South Africa match today.
New Zealand moved within reach of a series-levelling win in the third and final Test in Hamilton on Tuesday after South Africa's batsmen crashed to 80 for five in their second innings at the close of day four.
