• AB celebrates milestone with a fifty

    AB celebrates milestone with a fifty

    Fifties by Morne van Wyk and AB de Villiers laid the foundation for South Africa to post 283-7 in their 50 overs in the final ODI against New Zealand in Durban on Wednesday. Van Wyk (58) and Hashim Amla (44) got their team off to the best possible start as they shared a 89-run opening partnership. South Africa had their… Read more →

    AB breaks into 8 000-run club

    AB breaks into 8 000-run club

    AB de Villiers became only the third South African to reach 8 000 One-Day International runs against New Zealand in the third game in Durban on Wednesday.

    Domingo: We know we have to win

    Domingo: We know we have to win

    South Africa’s cricket coach Russell Domingo says they are fully aware of how important Wednesday’s deciding ODI against New Zealand is.

    Proteas gear up for vital clash

    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.

    SA vs NZ: 5 talking points

    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

    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

    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 →

    Philander praises rule change

    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

    AB: We lacked energy

    South Africa were lacking some ‘Protea fire’ despite beating New Zealand in the first of three ODI’s on Wednesday.