5 key battles: SA v Pakistan
SACricketmag.com looks at the five key battles between South Africa and Pakistan for their World Cup pool match in Auckland on Saturday.
Maharaj breaks Cobras’ back
Keshav Maharaj’s left-arm spin netted him six wickets and put the Dolphins in a dominant position against the hapless Cobras at Newlands on Thursday.
‘De Kock will come good’
South Africa are not worried about Quinton de Kock’s poor batting form at the World Cup ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Pakistan in Auckland.
Waqar wants to prove a point
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has targeted a win over big-hitting South Africa, saying his team must beat a strong outfit to prove they belong at the Cricket World Cup.
CWC news round-up
Tamim Iqbal came agonisingly close to scoring Bangladesh’s first Cricket World Cup century as his side completed a six-wicket win over Scotland in their Pool A clash at Saxton Oval in Nelson on Thursday.
Philander, Duminy still doubtful
Vernon Philander and JP Duminy will undergo late fitness tests to determine their availability for South Africa’s clash against Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, reports Kobus Pretorius.
Dhoni on how to stop AB, Gayle
MS Dhoni says there’s isn’t much opposition captains can do to stop big-hitters like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle once they get going.
AB’s turning point
A dressing down from Mickey Arthur and Graeme Smith back in 2008 was the turning point in the career of AB de Villiers, says Jacques Kallis.
World Cup news round-up
Stuart Broad has admitted that part of England’s problem at the World Cup is that they are ‘too nice’.
Domingo’s selection headache
South Africa’s selectors and coach Russell Domingo have some tough decisions to make regarding team selection as the Proteas prepare to face Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, writes Kobus Pretorius.
Focus on McLaren, Parnell
The rejection of Ryan McLaren and the poor form of Wayne Parnell are quickly becoming moot points, as South Africa explore the depths of the part-time bowling ranks in Australasia.
SA vs Ireland: 5 talking points
Five talking points from South Africa’s emphatic 201-run victory over Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
Twitter reaction to SA win
Here is some reaction on Twitter to South Africa’s World Cup victory over Ireland in Canberra.
AB praises batting performance
AB de Villiers praised his team’s batting performance against Ireland after South Africa amassed 400+ runs for the second consecutive match in Canberra on Tuesday.
Proteas crush Ireland
Hashim Amla’s 159 set up a 201-run win for South Africa against Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
