There is much debate as to what the best South African XI is, starting with the final World Cup pool match with the UAE. We asked four SACricketmag.com writers for their view on how the national selectors should approach the way forward.
AB de Villiers insists South Africa have not suffered any mental scars after another defeat chasing a total against Pakistan on Saturday.
SACricketmag.com takes a look at how the quarter-finals of the World Cup are shaping up after Ireland’s defeat to India on Tuesday.
Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith says South Africa’s inability to chase targets when batting second could derail their quest for a first ever World Cup title.
Proteas captain AB de Villiers took responsibility for the shock 29-run World Cup loss to Pakistan on Saturday, blasting his team for being stuck in “second or third gear”.
It really is quite bizarre how South Africa’s batsmen have imploded batting second at this World Cup.
There’s no need to panic, South Africa are more than good enough to win the World Cup, said Kepler Wessels on SuperSport
AB de Villiers labelled South Africa’s batting performance against Pakistan as ‘shocking’ after they lost by 29 runs chasing 232 in Auckland on Saturday.
SACricketmag.com analyses South Africa’s disappointing loss to Pakistan by 29 runs in Auckland on Saturday.
A fiery bowling display earned Pakistan an unlikely 29-run victory over South Africa in Auckland on Saturday.
Tight bowling by the Proteas restricted Pakistan to 222 in a rain-affected match at Eden Park on Saturday.
AB de Villiers has won the toss and elected to field in the Pool B match against Pakistan in Auckland.
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 says his bowling performances at the World Cup is getting better and better as the tournament progresses.
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.
