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.

October 11, 2017
October 11, 2017

South African T20 league postponed until 2018

South Africa's planned T20 Global League has been postponed for a year, which could leave a raft of players seeking compensation.

October 2, 2017
October 2, 2017

Morkel out as S.Africa injury worries grow

South African fast bowler Morne Morkel is likely to be out of action for about six weeks because of a side strain, team manager and doctor Mohammed Moosajee said on Monday.

September 22, 2017
September 22, 2017

SA pick two uncapped players for first Test against Bangladesh

South Africa name the uncapped duo of Andile Phehlukwayo and Aiden Markram for next week's first test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom, with the latter to make his debut as an opener.

September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017

India, South Africa closer to tour agreement

South Africa and India are believed to be close to an agreement on a schedule for a tour of South Africa in January and February.

August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017

De Villiers debate spreads vitriol on twitter

Former South Africa players Herschelle Gibbs and Ashwell Prince have slam AB De Villers for his continued absence from Test cricket and insinuate that he is disrespecting his teammates.

July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017

Proteas should get an Australian coach: Gibbs

Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs says that the team should hire an Australian who won’t tolerate a ‘buddy-buddy’ kind of attitude.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

AB upset at tampering inference

South Africa captain AB de Villiers insisted his side had done nothing wrong after they found themselves caught up in a fresh ball-tampering row on Saturday as they lost their one-day international series against England.

April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017

Test bowler Tsotsobe charged with match fixing

Former South Africa bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has been charged with match fixing and has been suspended immediately after a lengthy investigation, Cricket South Africa said on Monday.

April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017

Dale Steyn to face England Lions

England Lions are set for a clash with Dale Steyn later this summer after his surprise inclusion in one of the South Africa A squads due to arrive in the coming weeks.

December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016

Alviro Petersen banned for involvement in match-fixing

Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen has been banned from cricket for two years after admitting sitting in on meetings where plans were hatched to fix matches in the domestic Twenty20 competition.