Duminy relishes WC hat-trick
Spinner JP Duminy cherished a rare World Cup hat-trick, as South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for a mere 133 in Wednesday’s key quarter-final fixture at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
6 of the Best: Duminy’s hat-trick
We unearth some interesting statistics and facts on the back of JP Duminy’s World Cup hat-trick against Sri Lanka in Sydney on Wednesday…
Sangakkara by the numbers
Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara has been in red-hot form at the World Cup. We take a look at his statistics against South Africa as the teams prepare to meet in Wednesday’s quarter-final.
CWC news round-up
Pakistan will be without star fast-bowler Mohammad Irfan for their World Cup quarter-final against Australia after he was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
SA vs Sri Lanka head-to-heads
Ahead of Wednesday’s first World Cup quarter-final, we look at a history of the two teams in ODI competition dating back to 1992. The teams have always been close, which suggests the outcome in Sydney will be similar. No team has scored more than 339 runs in their head-to-heads.
AB: We’ll come out on top
AB de Villiers says South Africa won’t choke against Sri Lanka in Wednesday’s World Cup quarter-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
It’s not just AB, says Murali
For Sri Lanka to win the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa, they must bat first and look beyond AB de Villiers, says Muttiah Muralitharan.
Morkel moves into top 10
Morne Morkel’s performances at the World Cup has seen him break into the top 10 ODI bowlers list in the latest ICC rankings, published on Monday.
Amla: De Kock will come good
South Africa’s senior statesmen are lining up to sing the praises of under-fire Quinton de Kock.
Domingo: We have learned from the past
South Africa have faced up to their ‘chokers’ tag in World Cups and have learned from the mistakes that previous sides have made, says coach Russell Domingo.
CWC news round-up
Sri Lanka’s front-line spinner Rangana Herath is recovering well and looks likely to face South Africa in Wednesday’s World Cup quarter-final at the SCG , chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said on Monday.
Seniors must step up – Amla
It’s time for the senior players in the Proteas squad to step up and take responsibility, says Hashim Amla ahead of the crucial quarterfinal match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Lions and Dolphins race to the line
The Highveld Lions brushed aside the Knights to record their fifth win of the season and consolidate their position at the top of the Sunfoil table in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Dolphins surge as Lions are caged
Only Dean Elgar and Qaasim Adams stood between the Titans and humiliation as the Dolphins set themselves up for an early victory and a secure second place on the log.
Proteas face Sri Lanka in QF
South Africa will face Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday after Australia beat Scotland in Hobart on Saturday.
