SA series defeat: 5 talking points
There will be many questions and theories as to why South Africa lost an ODI series to Bangladesh for the first time ever. Kobus Pretorius tries to give some reasons.
Duminy: We’ll bounce back
JP Duminy says South Africa were outplayed in every department in their loss to Bangladesh on Wednesday as the home team celebrated their first ever series win over the Proteas. Kobus Pretorius reports.
Bangladesh humiliate Proteas
Bangladesh made history on Wednesday with an emphatic nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the third ODI to win the series 2-1. Kobus Pretorius reports.
Focus will be on Amla
Hashim Amla is currently experiencing one of the longest run-droughts of his ODI career and needs to bounce back in the decisive match against Bangladesh on Wednesday, writes Kobus Pretorius.
Hendricks upbeat after series
Cape Cobras fast bowler Beuran Hendricks says getting selected for South Africa’s T20 squad for the series against Bangladesh was a step in the right direction for him.
Philander snubbed by Notts
Nottinghamshire have decided not to bring Vernon Philander back to the club to replace Ben Hilfenhaus.
SA vs Bangladesh: 5 talking points
A few players need to come good with the bat, and do South Africa still desperately need a seaming all-rounder. Kobus Pretorius picks five talking points after the loss against Bangladesh.
Rilee fined for shoulder bump
South Africa batsman Rilee Rossouw has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Sunday.
Batsmen have been disappointing
South Africa’s batting order needs to play more attacking cricket if they want to win the third ODI against Bangladesh.
Behardien: It wasn’t our day
Soft dismissals and a lack of partnerships cost South Africa dearly in their seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the second ODI on Sunday, says Farhaan Behardien.
Bangladesh level series
Bangladesh comprehensively beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second ODI on Sunday to level the series at 1-1 with a game to play. Kobus Pretorius reports.
SA vs Bangladesh: 5 talking points
After their convincing eight-wicket win over Bangladesh, Kobus Pretorius picks five talking points from the first ODI on Friday.
Rabada: I’ll keep it simple
Kagiso Rabada says he feels no added pressure to his international career following his record-breaking performance against Bangladesh in the first ODI on Friday.
Rabada hat-trick inspires SA win
Kagiso Rabada ripped through the Bangladesh top order, claiming a hat-trick and inspiring South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI in Dhaka on Friday.
Rabada tops debutants list
Kagiso Rabada claimed the best bowling figures by a debutant for any country in the history of ODI cricket on Friday.
