Sensational Saturday of twin WBBL thrillers
Saturday saw an astonishing day of semi-finals in the Women’s Big Bash League as the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers won through to next Saturday’s final, with both matches going through to the final ball.
ODI series vs Pakistan a 'nice challenge' - Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is anticipating a tough contest against Pakistan in the ODI series, especially with two key players (Quinton de Kock and Dale Steyn) rested for the first two matches of the series.
North West struggling, honours even for KZN & WP
Free State are on course for a victory over North West, while KZN and Western Province look set for a draw after the second day of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup action.
Hurricanes extend league lead with last-over win
George Bailey powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a last-over win over the Perth Scorchers that put the Hurricanes firmly on top of the Big Bash League, while leaving the Scorchers tied at the bottom of the log with the Melbourne Stars.
HIGHLIGHTS: Aus vs India, 3rd ODI
Australia put down six chances in the field in the deciding ODI of the series, while wily ODI hitman MS Dhoni led India’s power chase as the visitors romped home by seven wickets to clinch the ODI series 2-1 at the MCG.
Imperious Dhoni sees India romp home in series clincher
A superb Indian batting display saw the visitors home by seven wickets to secure a 2-1 ODI series triumph as they finished their tour of Australia on a high, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: I didn't respect my one-day batting - Steve Waugh
Aussie batting legend Steve Waugh recalls his maiden ODI century, but admits he never fulfilled his potential as a one-day player because of the limited opportunities batting at six in the order.
WATCH: Sensational 6-42 for recalled Chahal
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal celebrated his recall to India’s ODI side at the MCG by taking his second ODI five-for and his best ODI figures, at the same time equalling the record for best ODI figures on Australian soil.
Preview: Proteas vs Pakistan (1st ODI)
The Proteas will continue to experiment when they take on Pakistan in the first ODI at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Smuts on impact of T20s
Jon-Jon Smuts chats to Khalid Mohidin about the Warriors’ victory against the Cobras and how T20 cricket has affected the longer format.
Kleinveldt ends first-class career
Former Proteas seamer Rory Kleinveldt has retired from first-class cricket with immediate effect.
Bird off to solid start on day of four debuts
KwaZulu-Natal Coastal and Western Province both blooded two first-class debutants, with SA Schools star Jonathan Bird scoring 42 of his side’s first 65 runs in his first-class cricket debut during the first day of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup action.
Credit to the Warriors – Prince
Ashwell Prince congratulates the Warriors for the victory, but says the Cobras will regroup as they hunt down the 4-Day Franchise trophy.
Bad floodlight dims Watson's power 100
Shane Watson’s 6th T20 ODI didn’t bring his side victory, as one of the light towers went on the fritz in the Big Bash League clash between the Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval.
Woes for Cobras as Warriors, Lions close 4-Day gap
The Lions and the Warriors both scored early wins on the final day of the 4-Day Franchise Series, while the Dolphins and the Knights were frustrated by the weather as both pushed for a win against the odds.
