SA cancel training ahead of series decider
With a crunch match against looming on Wednesday, South Africa have opted not to train on Tuesday ahead of the series deciding ODI against New Zealand.
Proteas gear up for vital clash
Farhaan Behardien says South Africa won’t change too much as they head to Durban for the must-win final ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday.
So, Farewell Michael Clarke
As Australia captain Michael Clarke walks away from Test cricket after 115 Test matches, we look back at the 14 he played against South Africa.
SA vs NZ: 5 talking points
South Africa’s inconsistent ODI form remains a worry as they build towards two big tours against India and England this year.
Black Caps give SA a hiding
New Zealand levelled the series at 1-1 with a game to play after an opening partnership of 126 secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second ODI in Potchefstroom on Sunday.
Behardien drives SA to 204
South Africa managed to post a below-par 204 batting first in Potchefstroom, thanks largely to a patient, well-paced 70 from Farhaan Behardien. It was clear from quite early on that South Africa would struggle as they slumped to 76-4 on a pitch devoid of any pace. The dismissals were largely soft, a combination of bad timing and poor shot selection…. Read more →
Proteas keen to wrap up series
An opportunity for a series win will be the main motivation for the Proteas in the second ODI against New Zealand in Potchefstroom.
Rabada out, Phangiso in for 2nd ODI
Aaron Phangiso has replaced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the second ODI against New Zealand in Potchefstroom on Sunday.
Tahir still aims for Test recall
Imran Tahir says he is doing everything he can to get back into the South African Test team.
Philander praises rule change
Vernon Philander says the recent ODI rule change that allows five fielders outside the 30-yard circle in the last 10 overs has had a big impact on the way bowlers approach that stage of an innings.
AB: We lacked energy
South Africa were lacking some ‘Protea fire’ despite beating New Zealand in the first of three ODI’s on Wednesday.
Proteas secure 20-run victory
On the back of a splendid hundred by Hashim Amla, South Africa took wickets at crucial times to beat New Zealand by 20 runs in the first ODI in Centurion on Wednesday.
Amla comes good as SA post 300+
Hashim Amla’s first ODI century in eight innings propelled South Africa to 304-7 after they lost the toss and had to bat first in the first ODI against New Zealand in Centurion on Wednesday. It was Amla’s 21st ODI hundred and equals Herschelle Gibb’s record for the most centuries for South Africa in the 50-over format. Considering that Amla (124… Read more →
SA’s bowling plans ‘leaked’
South Africa’s alleged bowling plans to counter the Black Caps batsmen have been revealed in a document slipped under the door of a hotel guest rather than pace attack spearhead Dale Steyn.
SA vs NZ: 5 talking points
South Africa take on New Zealand in a three-match ODI series starting on Wednesday, but with the Black Caps missing a few key players, how much importance does the series carry? SACricketmag.com picks five talking points.
