5 talking points: SA vs Pakistan
SACricketmag.com analyses South Africa’s disappointing loss to Pakistan by 29 runs in Auckland on Saturday.
Pakistan shock SA
A fiery bowling display earned Pakistan an unlikely 29-run victory over South Africa in Auckland on Saturday.
SA chasing 232 for victory
Tight bowling by the Proteas restricted Pakistan to 222 in a rain-affected match at Eden Park on Saturday.
Proteas opt to bowl
AB de Villiers has won the toss and elected to field in the Pool B match against Pakistan in Auckland.
‘Cape Town fires scared me’
Dale Steyn has admitted he has never been more scared in his life after parts of Cape Town were left devastated by raging fires over the last week.
Dale Steyn: Nowhere to hide
Dale Steyn says his bowling performances at the World Cup is getting better and better as the tournament progresses.
Pollock wants Black Caps play-off
Shaun Pollock says New Zealand are the team to beat in the Cricket World Cup but have potential weaknesses in their middle-order batting and death bowling.
Rain could have final say
The weather may play a role in the outcome of Saturday’s Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Pakistan in Auckland.
5 key battles: SA v Pakistan
SACricketmag.com looks at the five key battles between South Africa and Pakistan for their World Cup pool match in Auckland on Saturday.
Sohail hits 111 against SA
Aamer Sohail scored 111, but South Africa still managed to beat Pakistan by 5 wickets at the 1996 World Cup.
‘De Kock will come good’
South Africa are not worried about Quinton de Kock’s poor batting form at the World Cup ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Pakistan in Auckland.
Philander, Duminy still doubtful
Vernon Philander and JP Duminy will undergo late fitness tests to determine their availability for South Africa’s clash against Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, reports Kobus Pretorius.
Dhoni on how to stop AB, Gayle
MS Dhoni says there’s isn’t much opposition captains can do to stop big-hitters like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle once they get going.
AB’s turning point
A dressing down from Mickey Arthur and Graeme Smith back in 2008 was the turning point in the career of AB de Villiers, says Jacques Kallis.
Domingo’s selection headache
South Africa’s selectors and coach Russell Domingo have some tough decisions to make regarding team selection as the Proteas prepare to face Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, writes Kobus Pretorius.
