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.
5 key battles: SA v Pakistan
SACricketmag.com looks at the five key battles between South Africa and Pakistan for their World Cup pool match in Auckland on Saturday.
Sohail hits 111 against SA
Aamer Sohail scored 111, but South Africa still managed to beat Pakistan by 5 wickets at the 1996 World Cup.
‘De Kock will come good’
South Africa are not worried about Quinton de Kock’s poor batting form at the World Cup ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Pakistan in Auckland.
Philander, Duminy still doubtful
Vernon Philander and JP Duminy will undergo late fitness tests to determine their availability for South Africa’s clash against Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, reports Kobus Pretorius.
Dhoni on how to stop AB, Gayle
MS Dhoni says there’s isn’t much opposition captains can do to stop big-hitters like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle once they get going.
AB’s turning point
A dressing down from Mickey Arthur and Graeme Smith back in 2008 was the turning point in the career of AB de Villiers, says Jacques Kallis.
Domingo’s selection headache
South Africa’s selectors and coach Russell Domingo have some tough decisions to make regarding team selection as the Proteas prepare to face Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, writes Kobus Pretorius.
Focus on McLaren, Parnell
The rejection of Ryan McLaren and the poor form of Wayne Parnell are quickly becoming moot points, as South Africa explore the depths of the part-time bowling ranks in Australasia.
SA vs Ireland: 5 talking points
Five talking points from South Africa’s emphatic 201-run victory over Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
AB praises batting performance
AB de Villiers praised his team’s batting performance against Ireland after South Africa amassed 400+ runs for the second consecutive match in Canberra on Tuesday.
Wessels on Supersport
The Proteas played a brilliant game, led by Hashim Amla’s century, but Supersport commentator Kepler Wessels sounded a note of caution.
Proteas crush Ireland
Hashim Amla’s 159 set up a 201-run win for South Africa against Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
Hash smashes Kohli’s record
Hashim Amla cracked his 20th ODI century as South Africa posted 411-4 in the Pool B match against Ireland in Canberra.
