First ODI: 10 talking points

We look at the 10 talking points that came out of the Proteas six-wicket win over New Zealand.

AB, JP take Proteas home

AB de Villiers and JP Duminy scored unbeaten half-centuries to secure a six wicket win in the first ODI against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on Tuesday morning.

Proteas will name best XI

Proteas captain AB de Villiers has said that the selectors will pick their strongest possible XI during the series against New Zealand.

NZ vs SA: 5 key battles

Several head-to-head battles within the war will make for intriguing subplots during the ODI series between New Zealand and South Africa, particularly the opening fixture in Mount Maunganui.

The day Callaghan hit 169

Dave Callaghan crunched an unbeaten 169 at Centurion in 1994/95, which remains the highest individual score by a South African against New Zealand in ODI cricket. Relive that special knock.

Highs and lows of NZ vs SA

Ahead of the opening One-Day International between New Zealand and South Africa on Tuesday, we look at what records exist between the two rivals.

NZ vs SA preview: 1st ODI

The Proteas get their tour of Australasia under way with the first of three ODIs against New Zealand, taking place at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, starting Monday night (SA time).

‘Proteas up for challenge’

The Proteas will be relying on character and adaptability in uncharted territory ahead of the One-Day International series against New Zealand starting at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.

Domingo cautious of Kiwis

Proteas coach Russell Domingo isn’t taking the ODIs against New Zealand lightly, but is confident that his settled squad can produce the goods.

AB talks up Kiwis

AB de Villiers faced the New Zealand media on Wednesday and they got what they wanted to hear: he reckoned the co-hosts New Zealand are among the favourites to win next year’s Cricket World Cup.

‘NZ are a threat’

Captain AB de Villiers remained wary of a New Zealand team five positions inferior in the International Cricket Council’s ODI rankings, as South Africa prepared for a testing three-match series in Mount Maunganui and Hamilton later this month.

Proteas slip to No2

South Africa have slipped back to No2 in the world ODI rankings after Australia beat Pakistan by one run in Abu Dhabi to win their series 3-0.

Now Smith defends KP

Graeme Smith, one of cricket’s most lauded opening batsmen and captains of all-time, has leapt to the defence of Kevin Pietersen.

Behardien opens up

SA Cricket magazine spoke exclusively to South African batsman Farhaan Behardien about his tough time endured in Sri Lanka last year, his burgeoning role with the ball, preferred position in the batting order, World Cup ambition – amongst other things.

A licence to thrill

There is a freedom and freshness about South Africa’s newest left-handed batting talent. This baby-faced assassin looks to be the real deal, writes Tom Eaton.