AB denies mental scars
AB de Villiers insists South Africa have not suffered any mental scars after another defeat chasing a total against Pakistan on Saturday.
CWC quarter-finals: How it stands
SACricketmag.com takes a look at how the quarter-finals of the World Cup are shaping up after Ireland’s defeat to India on Tuesday.
‘Chasing could sink Proteas’
Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith says South Africa’s inability to chase targets when batting second could derail their quest for a first ever World Cup title.
‘Pakistan wanted it more’
Proteas captain AB de Villiers took responsibility for the shock 29-run World Cup loss to Pakistan on Saturday, blasting his team for being stuck in “second or third gear”.
Confidence will be low after this
It really is quite bizarre how South Africa’s batsmen have imploded batting second at this World Cup.
Wessels on SuperSport
There’s no need to panic, South Africa are more than good enough to win the World Cup, said Kepler Wessels on SuperSport
AB: It wasn’t good enough
AB de Villiers labelled South Africa’s batting performance against Pakistan as ‘shocking’ after they lost by 29 runs chasing 232 in Auckland on Saturday.
5 talking points: SA vs Pakistan
SACricketmag.com analyses South Africa’s disappointing loss to Pakistan by 29 runs in Auckland on Saturday.
Pakistan shock SA
A fiery bowling display earned Pakistan an unlikely 29-run victory over South Africa in Auckland on Saturday.
SA chasing 232 for victory
Tight bowling by the Proteas restricted Pakistan to 222 in a rain-affected match at Eden Park on Saturday.
Proteas opt to bowl
AB de Villiers has won the toss and elected to field in the Pool B match against Pakistan in Auckland.
‘Cape Town fires scared me’
Dale Steyn has admitted he has never been more scared in his life after parts of Cape Town were left devastated by raging fires over the last week.
Dale Steyn: Nowhere to hide
Dale Steyn says his bowling performances at the World Cup is getting better and better as the tournament progresses.
Pollock wants Black Caps play-off
Shaun Pollock says New Zealand are the team to beat in the Cricket World Cup but have potential weaknesses in their middle-order batting and death bowling.
Rain could have final say
The weather may play a role in the outcome of Saturday’s Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Pakistan in Auckland.
