Trent Boult took a hat-trick at the top of the order to send Pakistan reeling after a solid batting performance from the New Zealand batters had laid the groundwork for a 47-run win in the first ODI at Abu Dhabi.
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says South Africa must take advantage of Australia’s struggles and secure an ODI series whitewash to enhance their World Cup credentials.
Superstar batsman AB de Villiers believes that his Tshwane Spartans might have enough to be top contenders for the Mzansi Super League tournament set to start next Friday, 16 November.
One of the most anticipated events on South Africa’s cricketing calendar is back! The eighth Momentum ODI PinkDay will take place during the fourth ODI between the Proteas and Pakistan on Sunday 27 January 2019 at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium.
Paarl Rocks have beefed up their squad, with all-rounder David Wiese and Australian T20 batsman Michael Klinger joining for the Mzansi Super League T20.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will be on a mission to win over the local cricket fans when the Mzansi Super League gets underway in South Africa later this month.
England’s Test debutant Ben Foakes enjoyed a champagne day on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, completing a century on Test debut and taking two catches and a stumping.
‘We know we’re the lowest-ranked team and we have a massive task ahead of us, but we’re here to cause upsets. We’ve been working really hard the last couple of years. We’d love if we could automatically qualify for the next World Cup. That’s quite a realistic target for us.’
After a terrific start with the ball, the Proteas Women were found wanting with the bat against the Australian Women in their final warm-up match ahead of the start of the Women’s World Twenty20 in the West Indies.
The Proteas Women had the Australian Women on the canvas before a late Aussie batting charge (followed by another failure with the bat by the Proteas) saw them lose their final warm-up match by 51 runs.
The Momentum Friendship Games moves to Bloemfontein for its third stop of the season when Standard Bank Rocklands Regional Performance Centre (RPC) will pit their skills against Grey Bloem on Wednesday.
Highveld Lions captain Temba Bavuma is happy with his side’s progress after day two of their 4-Day Franchise Series match against log-leaders the Cape Cobras in Paarl.
