SA vs Sri Lanka: 5 key battles
We’re at the business end of the World Cup, where South Africa need to make history to reach the semi-finals. SACricketmag.com picks the key battles going into Wednesday’s quarter-final against Sri Lanka.
SA bowlers are the stronger unit
I’m going for our bowlers to spark and put South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.
Win toss, score 260 and it’s game on!
The toss might seem like a sideshow to the main event, but whoever wins it is likely to bat first in Sydney.
SA’s best World Cup XI
As we approach the play-offs, SACricketmag.com picks South Africa’s best World Cup XI of all time.
Morkel moves into top 10
Morne Morkel’s performances at the World Cup has seen him break into the top 10 ODI bowlers list in the latest ICC rankings, published on Monday.
Amla: De Kock will come good
South Africa’s senior statesmen are lining up to sing the praises of under-fire Quinton de Kock.
Domingo: We have learned from the past
South Africa have faced up to their ‘chokers’ tag in World Cups and have learned from the mistakes that previous sides have made, says coach Russell Domingo.
CWC news round-up
Sri Lanka’s front-line spinner Rangana Herath is recovering well and looks likely to face South Africa in Wednesday’s World Cup quarter-final at the SCG , chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said on Monday.
Herschelle Gibbs’ six sixes
On this day, at the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies, South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs made history when he became the first player to smash six sixes in one over in international cricket.
Seniors must step up – Amla
It’s time for the senior players in the Proteas squad to step up and take responsibility, says Hashim Amla ahead of the crucial quarterfinal match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Proteas face Sri Lanka in QF
South Africa will face Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday after Australia beat Scotland in Hobart on Saturday.
Amla, bowlers key for SA
South Africa need to sort out their bowling attack if they want to win the World Cup, says former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe.
CSA release Proteas schedule
Cricket South Africa has announced the Proteas’ playing schedule, which will include series against England, New Zealand and Australia over the next 18 months.
Proteas face selection headache
Team selections will be the biggest talking point surrounding South Africa as they prepare for their quarter-final next Wednesday at the SCG.
SA vs UAE: 5 talking points
SACricketmag.com analyses South Africa’s big win over the UAE and picks five talking points for what it means for the play-offs.
