Preview: Proteas vs Pakistan (3rd ODI)
The big boys are back as the Proteas aim to take a 2-1 lead with a victory in the third ODI against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Three scenarios for the last three ODIs
With the ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan level at 1-1, SIMON LEWIS puts his crystal ball-gazing to the test to predict three likely outcomes for the remainder of the series.
Beuran bumps 'Vision 2019' into next gear
Seamer Beuran Hendricks’ inclusion in South Africa’s squad for this month’s final three ODIs against Pakistan has evidenced a change in gear for the so-called ‘Vision 2019’ of national selection panel convener Linda Zondi and company, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Sibiya appointed SA U19s assistant coach
Cricket South Africa has named Siya Sibiya as the new South Africa U19 assistant coach ahead of the upcoming tour to India in February 2019.
Cobras roll Titans in three days, Piedt takes 13-141
Dane Piedt returned the best-ever match figures in franchise history for the Cape Cobras as his side took a massive step towards the 4-Day Franchise Series title, scoring a resounding eight-wicket win over the Titans late on day three of their clash in Oudtshoorn.
Johan Botha retires from all cricket
Former Proteas spinner Johan Botha has retired from all forms of professional cricket with immediate effect.
Sarfaraz tweets apology for 'frustrated' comment
Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has apologised to the cricketing community for the on-field comments he made that were picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI at Kingsmead.
Rassie and Andy - Kings of Kingsmead
Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo produced a brilliant 127-run stand for the sixth wicket against Pakistan at Kingsmead to draw the ODI series level at 1-1, and the pair have credited each other for their achievement.
WATCH: Kiwis crushed by Kuldeep and Dhawan
The New Zealand batting crumbled in the first ODI against India as they were dismissed for 157 (Kuldeep Yadav 4-39, Mohammed Shami 3-19), with Kane Williamson scoring 64. In response, Shikhar Dhawan (75 not out) and Virat Kohli (45) strolled to an easy 8-wicket win.
WATCH: I always believed we can win - Rassie
Rassie van der Dussen (80 not out) reflects on his superb, match-winning sixth-wicket stand of 127 with all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo (69 not out), who also registered career-best figures of 4-22 when Pakistan batted.
Sarfaraz caught out by hot mic
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed could be in line for serious sanction by the ICC following an alleged racist comment he made during Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo’s match-winning innings on Tuesday evening, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: Phehlukwayo, 4-22 & 69 vs Pakistan
Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo was Player of the Match in the second ODI against Pakistan at Kingsmead, taking his career best figures of 4-22 and scoring an undefeated 69, his first ODI half-century.
Five takeaways from SA's win in Durban
Five talking points from South Africa’s five-wicket win over Pakistan in Tuesday’s second ODI at Kingsmead in Durban, according to JONHENRY WILSON.
2004-2018: SA's ICC Test XI presence
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada was South Africa’s lone representative in the International Cricket Council’s Test Team of the Year, announced earlier this week.
Cobras, Lions jostle for 4-Day title
The top two teams in the 4-Day Franchise Series – the Cape Cobras and the Highveld Lions – played themselves into strong positions as both look to push for a vital win in the second-last round of league fixtures.
