Williamson: Superb from the bowlers
Captain Kane Williamson appreciated a ‘great start’ to New Zealand World Cup campaign, after Saturday’s 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Black Caps trounce Sri Lanka
Seamers Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry spearheaded to a convincing 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Saturday’s World Cup fixture at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Tahir: Batsmen will come back stronger
Imran Tahir said the Proteas have analysed the batting errors they made against England, and have worked hard to rectify their mistakes.
New ball again for Tahir’s 100th ODI?
Leg-spinner Imran Tahir will mark Sunday’s World Cup outing against Bangladesh at The Oval in London with a 100th ODI appearance for South Africa.
‘That was never going to be enough’
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne suggested a different approach to strokeplay and shot selection, after Sri Lanka sunk to a heavy 10-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup fixture at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Head-to-head battles: SA vs BAN
We take a look at some of the key battles to be expected in the clash between the Proteas and Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Exactly 17 years since his death: Cronje’s World Cup record
Former Proteas captain Hansie Cronje died on 1 June 2002. He played in three World Cups in 1992, 1996 and 1999.
Three key Bangladesh players
Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Mushfiqur Rahim are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as Bangladesh prepare to take on South Africa at the Oval on Sunday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Roy remains a big threat in the field
Batsman Jason Roy is determined to remain a threat in the field, too, as England pursue a maiden title at the ongoing World Cup in the United Kingdom.
Bangladesh wait on Tamim fitness for SA clash
Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal is in doubt for Bangladesh’s World Cup opening fixture against South Africa at The Oval in London on Sunday.
Holder impressed by Thomas aggression
Captain Jason Holder lauded the performance of fast bowler Oshane Thomas, who impressed in Friday’s seven-wicket World Cup victory over Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Three key Proteas players
Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Predicting the starting XI vs Bangladesh
South Africa face Bangladesh in their second World Cup match on Sunday. After a heavy defeat to England, they will aim to bounce back with a win. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.
Preview: Proteas vs Bangladesh
The quality of the performance will be as important as the result when the Proteas face Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rassie: It looks a lot worse than it is
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has suggested that the heavy margin of defeat against England was not a true reflection of the competitive nature of the game.
