Malan replaces De Kock
Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of the three-match KFC T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday.
Pakistan win toss, put Proteas in
The Proteas will bat first in the first T20I at Newlands after Pakistan – the No 1 T20 side in the world – won the toss and decided to bowl first, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
WATCH: The Origins of T20 Cricket
A fascinating look back at where T20 cricket started and the role SuperSport played in creating what has become one of the world’s largest spectator sports – 20-over cricket!
Dottin kicks off Pakistan tour with Windies win
Deandra Dottin destroyed Pakistan Women with an unbeaten 90 runs in the first of three historic T20I’s in Karachi to earn Thursday’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Five key talking points ahead of Newlands T20I
South Africa take on Pakistan in a three-match series and Newlands is the destination for the first T20I. ANITHA MADIKIZELA takes a look at five key talking points ahead of the encounter.
Preview: Proteas vs Pakistan (1st T20I)
The Proteas face a difficult challenge when they take on the No 1 T20 side in the world at Newlands on Friday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Lewis blitz places Victorians second
West Indian opening batsman Evin Lewis’s unbeaten century for the Comilla Victorians helped secure an 80-run victory over the Kulna Titans, and is Monday’s Play of the Day, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Dane’s heroics can’t stop Heat clinching title
Proteas skipper Dane van Niekerk starred with bat and ball in the final of the Women’s Big Bash League, but her efforts weren’t enough to win her side the trophy, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Sipamla cracks Proteas T20 nod
Lutho Sipamla, the 20-year-old Warriors fast bowler who was a revelation for Tshwane Spartans in the recent MSL, has been rewarded on his fine form by getting a call-up to the Proteas T20I squad for the three-match Series against Pakistan at the start of February.
WATCH: I always believed we can win – Rassie
Rassie van der Dussen (80 not out) reflects on his superb, match-winning sixth-wicket stand of 127 with all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo (69 not out), who also registered career-best figures of 4-22 when Pakistan batted.
Sensational Saturday of twin WBBL thrillers
Saturday saw an astonishing day of semi-finals in the Women’s Big Bash League as the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers won through to next Saturday’s final, with both matches going through to the final ball.
Hurricanes extend league lead with last-over win
George Bailey powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a last-over win over the Perth Scorchers that put the Hurricanes firmly on top of the Big Bash League, while leaving the Scorchers tied at the bottom of the log with the Melbourne Stars.
Bad floodlight dims Watson’s power 100
Shane Watson’s 6th T20 ODI didn’t bring his side victory, as one of the light towers went on the fritz in the Big Bash League clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval.
Bright future for childhood chums Ludick, Foxcroft
Willem Ludick once ran out his friend Dean Foxcroft with his score on 98 … and then went on to make a century. It remains a source of cheerful banter to this day.
Rossouw’s 58 not enough for Riders
Christiaan Jonker was on the winning side for the Rajshahi Kings when they beat Dhaka Dynamites by 20 runs, but Rilee Rossouw’s 58 was not enough to carry the Rangpur Riders over the line against the Sylhet Sixers.
