Predicting: Proteas XI vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan face the winless Proteas at the Cardiff Wales stadium. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

SA vs Afghanistan: 6 stats you need to know

Six interesting stats and facts about South Africa and Afghanistan’s limited-overs record, ahead of Saturday’s World Cup clash at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.

Wood: Nice to have teams fear England

England’s Mark Wood is relishing a threatening partnership with fellow fast bowler Jofra Archer during the ongoing World Cup.

Lockie looking forward to Trent Bridge lift

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is eager to exploit the extra bounce offered by conditions at Trent Bridge in Nottingham during Thursday’s World Cup fixture against India.

Bangladesh coach: Why can’t we have a reserve day?

Bangladesh coach Steven Rhodes has expressed frustration at a lack of reserve days, after Tuesday’s World Cup fixture with Sri Lanka was washed out without a delivery bowled.

Sarfaraz wants to replicate England performance

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed wants Pakistan to draw inspiration from last week’s victory over England, come Wednesday’s World Cup fixture against Australia in Taunton.

Benkenstein: Batsmen have shown nerves

Proteas batting coach Dale Benkenstein is at a loss why South Africa’s top order have struggled at this year’s World Cup, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Southampton.

Pant to join India World Cup squad?

India will reportedly add wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant to the squad for the remainder of the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.

Aussies add Marsh to squad

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been added to Australia’s squad for the ongoing World Cup in the United Kingdom.

Sri Lanka subjected to another washout

Tuesday’s World Cup fixture between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Bristol was washed out without a ball bowled.

Ngidi on verge of comeback in Cardiff

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis hopes that Lungi Ngidi will be back for the Cardiff game against Afghanistan.

Faf on AB’s request: A phone call on the eve

Faf du Plessis provided clarity on exactly when AB de Villiers made contact to procure a late call-up to the World Cup, and insists they are still friends, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Proteas can channel spirit of Pakistan ’92

Monday’s washout with the West Indies will make the Proteas’ qualification for the World Cup semi-finals even more unlikely, but not impossible.

RECAP: Washout gives Proteas first point

Follow the live coverage of the World Cup clash between the Proteas and the West Indies at the Rose Bowl with the team at SA Cricket Magazine.

‘Strong soldier’ Russell fit to face Proteas

Bowling coach Roddy Estwick has confirmed that all-rounder Andre Russell will be able to play against South Africa in Monday’s World Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.