‘We have to be flexible’ – Faf
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas will not be fixated on only the best XI, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Faf: We always step up
Faf du Plessis says he backs his side’s ability to step up in the series deciders as the Proteas aim for a 3-2 series win against Pakistan, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
PREVIEW: Proteas vs Pakistan (5th ODI)
There’s no room for error as the Proteas face Pakistan in the series decider at Newlands, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Shami stakes claim for CWC berth
Mohammed Shami’s recent performances in ODI’s has shown the wealth of India’s pace-bowling arsenal, and his 3-41 in Mount Maunganui makes him Monday’s Turbo Bowler, with many now arguing for his inclusion in India’s Cricket World Cup team, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Pakistan Board disappointed by ICC’s heavy hand
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its disappointment at the strong action taken by the ICC in handing skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed a four-match ban for his on-field comments at Kingsmead.
Nepal’s Paudel knocks Sachin from record books
Nepal’s 16-year-old batsman Rohit Paudel became the youngest batsman to score an international half-century in men’s cricket when Nepal played the UAE on Saturday, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Pakistan break SA’s Pink Day streak
Pakistan ended the Proteas’ seven-game Pink Day ODI unbeaten streak and levelled the series 2-2 with an emphatic eight-wicket win at the Wanderers. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Usman sets tone for Pink Day upset
Usman Shinwari ripped through the Proteas to take 4-35 as the hosts were skittled for 164 in the Pink ODI, reports KHALID MOHIDIN.
Proteas bat first in Pink ODI
The Proteas have lost the toss and will bat first in the eighth edition of the Pink ODI at the Wanderers.
STATS: SA vs Pakistan (4th ODI) – Wanderers
South Africa have taken a 2-1 lead over Pakistan after the rain-curtailed proceedings in Centurion on Friday evening. Pink Day is next, and ANITHA MADIKIZELA takes a look at the stats ahead of the 4th ODI at the Bullring.
Solid foundations the key to big ODI scores
Hashim Amla copped some flack for ‘slow scoring’ in the first ODI at St George’s Park, but Pakistan’s superb 317-6 at SuperSport Parks offers the ideal blueprint how to put a big score together, writes SIMON LEWIS.
India secure dominant 2-0 lead in NZ
India won the second ODI by a dominant 90 runs against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
PREVIEW: Proteas vs Pakistan (4th ODI)
Thunderstorms are expected to disrupt the Pink Day ODI as the Proteas aim to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series against Pakistan, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Rain puts Proteas 2-1 up
The Proteas won the third ODI against Pakistan by 13 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method to put them 2-1 up in the five-match series. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Imam-ul-Haq second to 1000 ODI runs
Imam-ul-Haq’s superb 101 against South Africa at SuperSport Park helped his side set the Proteas a challenging score of 318 for victory … but it also put the opener second on the list of fastest batsmen to 1000 ODI runs.
