Proteas put World Cup on notice as bowlers soar
The Proteas’ bowling attack awoke from their slumber to deliver a performance that crushed Australia, and alerted the World Cup favourites to their presence, writes RYAN VREDE.
Highlights: Australia vs Proteas (2023 CWC)
The Proteas made a statement with bat and ball in their 134-run win in Lucknow.
Stoinis dismissal confusing – Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has questioned the TV umpire’s decision to give Marcus Stoinis out caught behind during Australia’s record-breaking World Cup defeat by the Proteas on Thursday.
Quinny stars as Proteas crush Aussies
Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup as South Africa sent Australia crashing to a 134-run defeat in Lucknow on Thursday.
De Kock hits back-to-back World Cup hundreds
Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup as South Africa made 311-7 against Australia.
RECAP: Australia vs Proteas (2023 CWC)
Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Lucknow.
Watch: Bavuma beats Warner
Ryan Vrede picks a combined SA/Australia XI that has no place for David Warner and is dominated by Saffas.
Bowlers face physical challenge at World Cup
Australia captain Pat Cummins described the World Cup as the “most physically taxing” format for fast bowlers as batsmen pile up record scores around India.
CWC round review: Proteas make statement, Aussies crumble
RYAN VREDE reviews the first round of fixtures in which South Africa soared and Australia showed signs that suggest they may be overrated.
Highlights: India vs Australia (2023 CWC)
HIGHLIGHTS: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul came to India’s rescue in Chennai.
Kohli, Rahul lead India out of peril
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hit defiant knocks to lift India from a perilous 2-3 to a six-wicket win over Australia in their opening ODI World Cup match on Sunday.
RECAP: India vs Australia (2023 CWC)
Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Chennai.
Proteas’ batting rebirth sparks World Cup hope
If there is to be a World Cup campaign that defies expectation, it will be built on a potent Proteas batting effort, writes Ryan Vrede.
Aussies no longer angry young men
Australia captain Pat Cummins says his team are content go about their game “quietly”, in contrast to the ultra-aggressive style of earlier Australian sides.
It’s 150 not out as India, Australia clash
India begin their World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday in the 150th ODI clash between two of cricket’s heavyweight superpowers.
