Fifties by Morne van Wyk and AB de Villiers laid the foundation for South Africa to post 283-7 in their 50 overs in the final ODI against New Zealand in Durban on Wednesday. Van Wyk (58) and Hashim Amla (44) got their team off to the best possible start as they shared a 89-run opening partnership. South Africa had their… Read more →
Axar Patel headed a fine fightback by India A’s trio of spin bowlers to restrict South Africa A to a disappointing 260 all out at stumps on the opening day of the decisive second unofficial four-day Test match at the Krishnagiri Stadium in Wayanad on Tuesday.
South Africa managed to post a below-par 204 batting first in Potchefstroom, thanks largely to a patient, well-paced 70 from Farhaan Behardien. It was clear from quite early on that South Africa would struggle as they slumped to 76-4 on a pitch devoid of any pace. The dismissals were largely soft, a combination of bad timing and poor shot selection…. Read more →
Aaron Phangiso has replaced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the second ODI against New Zealand in Potchefstroom on Sunday.
Australia need just four more wickets to seal a consolation victory against England in the fifth and final Test, after another dominant display at the Oval.
David Warner and Steve Smith put on a solid display of batting as they helped Australia to 287-3 on day one of the fifth and final Test match against England at the Oval on Thursday.
Hashim Amla’s first ODI century in eight innings propelled South Africa to 304-7 after they lost the toss and had to bat first in the first ODI against New Zealand in Centurion on Wednesday. It was Amla’s 21st ODI hundred and equals Herschelle Gibb’s record for the most centuries for South Africa in the 50-over format. Considering that Amla (124… Read more →
South Africa will lose five points on the ICC Test rankings after rain in the middle of the monsoon in Bangladesh prevented an outcome in both Tests between the two teams.
England have victory in their sights, as Steven Finn took 5-45 to limit Australia to 168-7 in their second innings and leave them just 23 runs ahead, on day two of the third Test match at Edgbaston.
Dean Elgar and JP Duminy took a wicket each in the final session on day one to give South Africa the edge in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Thursday. Dale Steyn (3-30) and Morne Morkel also chipped in to limit Bangladesh to 246-8 at stumps after they resumed after tea on 154-3. The bowling attack also managed to… Read more →
A double strike by JP Duminy after lunch had Bangladesh in trouble on the first day, but they recovered well and went to tea on 154-3 in Mirpur on Thursday. Duminy struck in consecutive overs, first removing Mominul Haque for 40, with new wicketkeeper Dane Vilas taking a good catch behind the stumps. Imrul Kayes (30) was next, getting trapped… Read more →
Bangladesh went to lunch on 75-1 after recovering well from Dale Steyn’s early strike which took his Test tally to 400 wickets on day one of the second Test in Mirpur. Imrul Kayes (28) and Mominul Haque (34) are at the crease. Tamim Iqbal became Dale Steyn’s 400th Test victim as the fast bowler joined Shaun Pollock as only the… Read more →
Tamim Iqbal became Dale Steyn’s 400th Test victim as the fast bowler joined Shaun Pollock as only the second South African to achieve the milestone, in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur. Hashim Amla took the catch at first slip off the third ball of Steyn’s third over as he became the joint second fastest bowler, in terms of… Read more →
James Anderson took 6-47 as Australia were skittled for 136, before England closed on 133-3, on a rain-affected but dominant day one of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
The South Africa A tour to India can be a watershed one for 25-year-old Cape Cobras all-rounder Wayne Parnell, says Justin Ontong.
