NZ vs SA: 5 key battles
Several head-to-head battles within the war will make for intriguing subplots during the ODI series between New Zealand and South Africa, particularly the opening fixture in Mount Maunganui.
The day Callaghan hit 169
Dave Callaghan crunched an unbeaten 169 at Centurion in 1994/95, which remains the highest individual score by a South African against New Zealand in ODI cricket. Relive that special knock.
Highs and lows of NZ vs SA
Ahead of the opening One-Day International between New Zealand and South Africa on Tuesday, we look at what records exist between the two rivals.
NZ vs SA preview: 1st ODI
The Proteas get their tour of Australasia under way with the first of three ODIs against New Zealand, taking place at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, starting Monday night (SA time).
‘Proteas up for challenge’
The Proteas will be relying on character and adaptability in uncharted territory ahead of the One-Day International series against New Zealand starting at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.
Domingo cautious of Kiwis
Proteas coach Russell Domingo isn’t taking the ODIs against New Zealand lightly, but is confident that his settled squad can produce the goods.
AB talks up Kiwis
AB de Villiers faced the New Zealand media on Wednesday and they got what they wanted to hear: he reckoned the co-hosts New Zealand are among the favourites to win next year’s Cricket World Cup.
‘NZ are a threat’
Captain AB de Villiers remained wary of a New Zealand team five positions inferior in the International Cricket Council’s ODI rankings, as South Africa prepared for a testing three-match series in Mount Maunganui and Hamilton later this month.
Proteas slip to No2
South Africa have slipped back to No2 in the world ODI rankings after Australia beat Pakistan by one run in Abu Dhabi to win their series 3-0.
Now Smith defends KP
Graeme Smith, one of cricket’s most lauded opening batsmen and captains of all-time, has leapt to the defence of Kevin Pietersen.
Behardien opens up
SA Cricket magazine spoke exclusively to South African batsman Farhaan Behardien about his tough time endured in Sri Lanka last year, his burgeoning role with the ball, preferred position in the batting order, World Cup ambition – amongst other things.
A licence to thrill
There is a freedom and freshness about South Africa’s newest left-handed batting talent. This baby-faced assassin looks to be the real deal, writes Tom Eaton.
Duminy handed T20 captaincy
JP Duminy has been named captain of the Proteas T20 side for their series against New Zealand and Australia, while Vernon Philander is recalled to the ODI squad in place of Mthokozisi Shezi.
Parnell expected to be fit
Proteas all-rounder Wayne Parnell’s shoulder injury sustained in the opening game of the Sunfoil Series season is unlikely to stop him from travelling to New Zealand next month for the ODI triangular series also featuring Australia.
Parnell’s growing pains
To watch Wayne Parnell in the second Test against Australia in February was to see a glimpse of the player he should be, writes Ryan Vrede. There had been a four-year gap between appearances in the Test side, and in three balls he made a statement about the depth of his talent.
