South Africa cricket

South Africa trounce Ireland by 139 runs in first ODI

Victory allowed the Proteas to avenge a shock T20 loss to the same opponents last weekend.

Maharaj, Rabada help SA to keep hopes of WI win alive

Steady rain restricted play to just the final session on the fourth day.

Bavuma, de Zorzi put SA on front foot in first WI Test

Bavuma's determined 86 and a more enterprising 78 from de Zorzi were linchpins in the Proteas' effort on a benign surface offering little for the bowlers but also made free scoring difficult because of its two-paced nature.

Bavuma returns to lead Proteas in West Indies Tests

Bavuma was not involved in the T20 World Cup in which South Africa were beaten finalists.

Devastated South Africa reflect on missed opportunity

Markram hoped that this would be the first of more finals to come, in particular when South Africa host the 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027.

Captain cool Markram motivated to make South Africa legends prouder

Markram paid tribute to those who were unable to overcome the hurdle in previous tournaments.

South Africa annihilate Afghanistan, break semifinals jinx

After skittling Afghanistan for 56 at Trinidad's Brian Lara Stadium, the Proteas cruised to their victory target, finishing on 60-1.

De Kock, Rabada star as South Africa see off USA

The Proteas piled up 194-4 off their 20 overs after being put into bat.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group D preview

Bangladesh enter the T20 World Cup with a bit of uncertainty as they continue to look for their strongest XI. Experienced opener Litton Das has been out of form of late with an average of 13.16 this year in six matches. Although teammate Tawhid Hridoy is confident that Das will make a strong comeback in the tournament.

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

'Cricket reasons' for white-dominated South Africa T20 WC squad

CSA chief executive Pholetsi Moseki told the Sport24 website that the composition of the team chosen by Walter was a concern, but added that he and Nkwe agreed that there were "cricket reasons" for the racial balance.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

Former South Africa player and coach Mike Procter dies aged 77

Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter, the country’s first coach of the post-isolation era and a stalwart with English county Gloucestershire, died aged 77 on Saturday, his family announced.

January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024

SA, WI scapegoats in ‘death’ of Tests?

Going by the collective outcry of the cricket fraternity around the world, led by former Australia captain Steve Waugh, it seems that the people running the game in South Africa have just landed the final blow in the gruesome murder of Test cricket.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

South Africa will ride on 'must-win mindset' in semifinal

They head into the last-four with a record of seven victories in nine matches, having lost to India and, surprisingly, the Netherlands.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Hendricks falls 15 short of century in South Africa return

Hendricks was only in the team after captain Temba Bavuma was ruled out through illness.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

South Africa bowl first against Netherlands in rain curtailed match in Dharamshala

The toss was scheduled to take place at 2:00pm Bangladesh Standard Time but ended up taking place at 2:30pm.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

De Kock set to retire from ODIs after World Cup

Having made his ODI debut in 2013, De Kock has represented South Africa in 140 matches so far, aggregating 5966 runs at an average of 44.85 and a strike rate of 96.08. He has 17 hundreds and 29 fifties to his name with a high score of 178 that came against Australia at Centurion in 2016.

September 7, 2022
September 7, 2022

Stage set for England-South Africa series-decider

England and South Africa go into Thursday’s final Test at The Oval without key batsmen as each looks to secure a series that is intriguingly poised at 1-1 after emphatic victories by both sides.

November 23, 2017
November 23, 2017

South African hits record 490 off 151 balls

Shane Dadswell, a South African student, smashes 490 not out in a limited-overs club match.

November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017

PCB plans to invite Bangladesh, Proteas next year

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi says that they are planning to invite Bangladesh and Pakistan next year.