South Africa

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 / Team Preview: Afghanistan eye memorable debut

Banking on big wins against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan ensured their first-ever qualification for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 / Team Preview: Proteas push for glory

1998 was the year of the inaugural ICC Men's Champions Trophy, and it was also the only time that South Africa claimed a senior ICC Men's silverware.

'We know how to beat them': Rabada's WTC warning to Australia

South Africa fast bowler says plans are in already in motion in their quest to take the World Test Championship mace off Australia at Lord's in June.

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.

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

Pistorius granted parole a decade after killing girlfriend

Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on Jan. 5, authorities said.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Aussies count on ‘big moment’ experience to down Proteas

While South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches, Australia are counting on having experienced World Cup winners giving them a boost when the two old rivals face off in a much-anticipated semifinal in Kolkata on Thursday.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Eden Gardens set for top-of-table contest

Tournament pacesetters India and South Africa will meet in a mouth-watering contest at Kolkata's Eden Gardens today.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Pakistan win sends South Africa to semis

The Proteas, with 12 points from seven games so far, join hosts India in booking a place in the last four.

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

All Blacks' grit inspires Kiwis against South Africa

New Zealand captain Tom Latham hopes to summon the fighting spirit of the All Blacks when his side face fellow Cricket World Cup semi-final contenders South Africa in Pune.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

South Africa edge New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup

South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in an arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final on Saturday and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Taskin suffering from shoulder injury

Things are not going well for Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup as the Tigers lost three of their four matches so far.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Bavuma out as South Africa bat against England

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bowl against South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture at the Wankhede in Mumbai, 

September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023

'Killer Miller' holds record he would prefer not to have

David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Pay parity for genders as South Africa announce equal match fees

South Africa have become the latest country to provide equal pay across genders, after they announced their male and female cricketers would receive the same match fees for international matches.