Absence of key players proved challenging – Van der Dussen

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen says the absence of Temba Bavuma and the six IPL players was evident throughout the T20I series defeat by Pakistan.

Du Plessis carries bat as CSK bounce back

Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten 36 from 33 balls that helped steer the Chennai Super Kings to their first victory in this year’s IPL – beating the Punjab Kings by six wickets on Friday.

Pakistan edge Proteas to claim series win

Pakistan inflicted further misery on the Proteas with a narrow three-wicket victory in the final T20I at SuperSport Park on Friday, wrapping up a 3-1 series win.

CSA to hold Special General Meeting on Saturday

Cricket South Africa’s interim board has confirmed that a Special General Meeting (SGM) with Minister of Sport Nathi Mthethwa will take place on Saturday.

Mulder debuts as Proteas bat first in deciding T20I

Wiaan Mulder will make his T20I debut with the Proteas batting first again after Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first in Friday’s fourth and final clash in Centurion.

LIVE: Proteas vs Pakistan (4th T20I)

Follow the live action from SuperSport Park where the Proteas take on Pakistan in the fourth and final T20I, needing nothing but victory to avoid a series defeat.

Stokes faces three months on the sideline

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to be sidelined for up to three months with a broken finger, which will require him to undergo surgery.

Watch: IPL banter with Miller and Morris

Check out this funny interview between David Miller and Chris Morris as they reflected on the Rajasthan Royals’ impressive win over the Delhi Capitals on Thursday.

Chris Morris: That’s why I play so much golf

South African all-rounder Chris Morris was pretty satisfied with his Man of the Match performance from Thursday that helped the Rajasthan Royals to their first win of the 2021 IPL.

Boucher: Talks with AB ‘very much open’

Proteas coach Mark Boucher has once again said there is still a chance for AB de Villiers to be part of the Proteas T20 World Cup squad later this year.

Miller, Morris combine in Rajasthan triumph

David Miller struck 62 off 43, while Chris Morris smashed 36 from 18 to help the Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling three-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals on Thursday.

Boucher on Verreynne: Lubbe was backed in the top order

Proteas coach Mark Boucher has explained Kyle Verreynne’s exclusion from the T20I team, saying it was agreed beforehand that Wihan Lubbe would get a chance in the top order.

Klaasen: We need to address fielding hiccups

Proteas stand-in captain Heinrich Klaasen wasn’t pleased with his side’s poor effort in the field during Wednesday’s nine-wicket loss to Pakistan in Centurion.

Babar Azam: I waited a long time for such an innings

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam says he has been longing for a knock for the ages for quite some time after hitting his maiden T20I century against the Proteas on Wednesday.

Highlights: Pakistan hammer Proteas in third T20I

Pakistan took a 2-1 series lead thanks to a spectacular century by Babar Azam to help guide the visitors to a nine-wicket victory over the Proteas on Wednesday.