Proteas vs Sri Lanka: Can SA meddle in last 4 plans?
While the Proteas’ World Cup playoff hopes have already been dashed, they can still have a say in the makeup of the four semi-finalists starting against Sri Lanka, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Azam keeps Pakistan in semi hunt
Babar Azam’s century helped Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Finch, Behrendorff seal Australia’s semi spot
An Aaron Finch ton and a Jason Behrendorff five-for helped Australia seal a semi-final spot with a dominant 64-run win against England at Lord’s.
Shakib keeps Tigers in semis hunt
Shakib Al Hasan scored a half-century and took a five-for in a dominant 62-run win over Afghanistan at the Rose Bowl.
Arthur: Proteas’ woes sad to see
Mickey Arthur, the former South African coach now in charge of Pakistan, expressed some empathy for his former employers despite his obvious elation after his side secured a 49-run victory at Lord’s on Wednesday. DANIEL GALLAN reports.
Du Plessis embarrassed after World Cup exit
After the 49-run loss to Pakistan at Lord’s, which has officially eliminated South Africa from the World Cup, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has accepted that this is the low point of his tenure. DANIEL GALLAN reports.
SA’s mental meltdown demands scrutiny
The Proteas will never win a World Cup unless they come to terms with their painful past, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Highlights: Proteas vs Pakistan
The Proteas officially crashed out of the World Cup semi-final race after a crushing loss to Pakistan on Sunday.
Pakistan dash Proteas hopes
Pakistan won by 49 runs at Lord’s on Sunday to knock South Africa out of the World Cup playoff race. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Proteas fast bowlers stuck in the slow lane
Played seven, won one, the most embarrassing World Cup campaign in South Africa’s cricketing history. Protea Fire? More like Proteas Dire, writes GARY LEMKE.
Babar, Haris boost Pakistan to 308
Pakistan fired late in their innings to set the Proteas a target of 309 in the World Cup match at Lord’s.
Unchanged Proteas bowl first
Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat in the World Cup clash against South Africa at Lord’s.
Black Caps stay unbeaten despite Brathwaite ton
Carlos Brathwaite’s late century was in vain as New Zealand secured a five-run win against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Shami hat-trick clinches India win
Mohammad Shami took a hat-trick in the final over against Afghanistan to seal an 11-run win at the Rose Bowl.
Preview: Proteas vs Pakistan
The Proteas’ minds are probably already on the plane home following their gut-wrenching defeat by New Zealand, but they have Sunday’s clash with Pakistan and two other matches left at this World Cup to salvage some pride, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
