‘There’s a see-ball-hit-ball mentality’
South Africa’s Aiden Markram confidently expects his record-breaking century, as well as his team’s all-time tournament best total, to be broken before this World Cup is over.
Proteas’ batting rebirth sparks World Cup hope
If there is to be a World Cup campaign that defies expectation, it will be built on a potent Proteas batting effort, writes Ryan Vrede.
Markram stars for record-setting Proteas
South Africa rewrote the ODI World Cup record books in a 102-run victory over Sri Lanka in Delhi on Saturday.
Proteas smash World Cup records
South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest World Cup total, with Aiden Markram clubbing the fastest tournament century, against shell-shocked Sri Lanka.
Watch: Can Proteas break World Cup duck?
Senior cricket contributor Ryan Vrede and “The Money Man” Kevin Ferguson discuss the Proteas’ World Cup prospects.
Highlights: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (2023 CWC)
Bangladesh dominated Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Bangladesh overwhelm Afghanistan
Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred with both bat and ball as Bangladesh launched their World Cup campaign with a dominant six-wicket win over Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Aussies no longer angry young men
Australia captain Pat Cummins says his team are content go about their game “quietly”, in contrast to the ultra-aggressive style of earlier Australian sides.
‘Stokes is not Superman’
Mark Wood says England must avoid regarding Ben Stokes as a “messiah” or a “Superman” if they are to get their World Cup campaign back on track.
RECAP: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (2023 CWC)
Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Delhi.
RECAP: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (2023 CWC)
Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Dharamsala.
Proteas to face Sri Lankan slinger
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been backed by coach Chris Silverwood to be the “X factor” at the World Cup.
Choker’s tag there until World Cup win – Bavuma
Captain Temba Bavuma admits South Africa’s reputation for being World Cup “chokers” will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden title.
Highlights: Pakistan vs Netherlands (2023 CWC)
Pakistan recovered from a shaky start to win their opening match of the World Cup.
Pakistan overcome Netherlands
Pakistan opened their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 81-run win against the Netherlands on Friday.
