South Africa

South Africa call up two uncapped pacers for Pakistan Tests

South Africa named two uncapped fast bowlers in a 16-man squad for a two-match Test series against Pakistan starting in Centurion on December 26.

2nd Test, Day 2 / Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to SA's 575-6 dec

Bangladesh trail by 537 runs after a commanding performance by the visitors that gifted maiden Test centuries to three batsmen including Tony de Zorzi, who was dismissed before lunch on 177.

New Zealand win Women's T20 World Cup

An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women's T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday's final in Dubai.

Farooqi, Ghazanfar star in Afghan's humbling of Proteas

South Africa avoided their lowest ever score in an ODI but Afghan batters enjoyed a comfortable chase.

Pooran shines as West Indies beat South Africa

Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20 international at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium on Friday.

Teenage prodigy named in South Africa T20 squad for Windies series

Teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and all-rounder Jason Smith have been called up to South Africa’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series in the West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday.

More than a title at stake

India will be out to end their global title drought while South Africa will be seeking to bury their 'chokers' tag at Kensington Oval on Saturday when the tournament's two unbeaten sides clash in the Twenty20 World Cup final.

India vs South Africa T20 WC final: All you need to know

Today's final showdown between India and South Africa in the grand finale of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados will be the ninth final of the showpiece event.

T20 World Cup final a hunger game for Proteas: Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his team are driven by an "extreme hunger" to win as they search for their first T20 World Cup title against India on Saturday.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

India fans dream of World Cup glory after long wait

Fan frenzy mounted Friday in India after their team reached the T20 World Cup final with a big win over England, putting the country on the brink of a first major title in over a decade.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Rohit reveals message for teammates ahead of final

India captain Rohit Sharma has urged his team to remain calm and stay composed as they seek a second ICC Men's T20 World Cup title against South Africa on Saturday.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Steyn, Smith rejoice in Proteas' first showpiece final since 1998

It was Proteas' first semifinals victory in eight attempts, beginning in 1992, as they demolished Afghanistan's T20 World Cup dream in ruthless fashion with a nine-wicket victory in the first semifinal, in Trinidad today.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

South Africa face test of nerves and Afghanistan

South Africa's bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of "chokers" and the latest test of their nerves will be against Afghanistan in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semifinal.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

Match officials for semifinals announced

The match officials have been confirmed for the two semifinals at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

History beckons for South Africa or Afghanistan in the Caribbean

A first appearance in a Men’s World Cup final is on the line when South Africa host Afghanistan in the first semifinal at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Slowly shedding the 'Chokers' tag?

The stage was set for another classic South African choke in an ICC event when they took on West Indies in a virtual knockout fixture in the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup yesterday in Antigua.

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

Super Eight Group 2 preview: Fascinating battle for semi-final spots

The USA are the surprise package of the tournament, qualifying for this stage ahead of Pakistan, Ireland and Canada, but they’ll have their work cut out in a group that contains three of the most explosive batting sides in the game – defending champions England, co-hosts West Indies, and the highly-fancied South Africa.

June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024

Markram warns USA 'not small team anymore'

South Africa captain Aiden Markram warned his side against under-estimating the United States ahead of their T20 World Cup showdown, claiming the Americans are "not a small team anymore".

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

South Africa got lucky, admits Markram

Aiden Markram admitted South Africa rode their luck as they maintained their perfect record at the T20 World Cup with a tense four-run win over Bangladesh on Monday.