Tahir, Miller climb ODI rankings
Imran Tahir’s performances at the World Cup has seen him soar on the ICC’s ODI rankings, while AB de Villiers has solidified his place as the number one batsman in the world.
‘Batting first will be key’
Farhaan Behardien says the batsmen will play a key role on the batting friendly pitch of the Manuka Oval when South Africa face Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
Smith, Swann differ on Ireland threat
While Graeme Smith doesn’t foresee Ireland giving South Africa any problems at the World Cup, former England spinner Graeme Swann disagrees.
‘Ireland are formidable force’
South Africa will rely on assistant-coach Adrian Birrell’s intimate knowledge of Ireland when the two teams meet in a World Cup pool match in Canberra on Tuesday.
England give KP hope
Kevin Pietersen must score a lot of runs playing county cricket if he wants to be considered to play for England again.
Cobras strike at last
Dane Paterson picked up 5-63 as the Titans were bowled out for 304 to give the Cobras their first win in the Sunfoil Series by 170 runs at Paarl on Sunday.
Central contracts for Rabada, Phangiso
Cricket South Africa have handed one-year central contracts to fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Abbott and spinner Aaron Phangiso. Seamer Rory Kleinveldt and all-rounder Robin Peterson, meanwhile, have been removed from the list – and all-rounder Ryan McLaren retained.
Lions start to feed on Warriors
The Lions look to be on course for another crushing victory and another comfortable cushion of points after racking up a formidable 462-8 declared in East London on Saturday.
Black Caps win thriller
Kane Williamson coolly struck a straight six to give New Zealand a one wicket victory over Australia in a dramatic battle between the cricket World Cup hosts at Eden Park on Saturday.
Captain Cook in command
Lions captain Stephen Cook continued his brilliant run of form and led from front once again, hammering 150 in a total of 250-1 against the Warriors in East London on Friday.
Humble AB smiles again
Captain AB de Villiers emerged characteristically modest, after blazing through a magnificent century during South Africa’s key World Cup Pool B fixture against the West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.
Proteas’ report cards v Windies
Our take on how the Proteas performed in the pool game against the West Indies at Sydney.
AB’s record fires SA to big win
AB de Villiers blasted the fastest 150 in ODI history to set up an emphatic 257-run win against the West Indies in Sydney.
Fastest World Cup centuries
AB de Villiers scored the second-fastest century in the history of the World Cup on Friday – and keeps illustrious company.
Divan digs deep for Dolphins
Divan van Wyk starred against the Knights and Darryl Brown dug thwarted the Lions somewhat, while the Titans got the better of the Cobras on day one of this week’s round of key Sunfoil Series fixtures.
