South Africa

South Africa qualify for World Cup after Ireland-Bangladesh washout

Ireland had to win all three matches in a series against Bangladesh taking place at Chelmsford, the headquarters of English county Essex, if they were to move up from 11th place in the points table

Christchurch washout hits Sri Lanka World Cup hopes

The two teams split the points which further damages Sri Lanka's designs on a place in the top eight of the Super League, who automatically qualify for the World Cup in India in October and November.

IPL must wait as South Africa name full-strength squad

South Africa on Monday named a full-strength squad for two must-win one-day internationals against the Netherlands on Friday and Sunday.

Cricket World Cup: Who's in, who could be out

India and defending champions England are definitely in but former winners West Indies as well as South Africa and Sri Lanka could face a long, arduous road to reach the 2023 World Cup.

India into WTC final after SL lose to NZ in last-ball thriller

Sri Lanka would have qualified for the WTC final if they had swept New Zealand in their two-match series and Australia denied India victory in the ongoing fourth test in Ahmedabad.

Bavuma makes long-awaited century

It is a second Test century for middle-order batter Bavuma in his 56th match. His maiden ton came against England at Newlands in 2016, and this one followed a pair of ducks in the first Test against a West Indies team he idolised growing up.

'It has been a long journey'

Temba Bavuma said he tried to "stay in the moment" as he approached a long-awaited second Test century. But he admitted that he could not entirely quell his emotions.

Markram named as South African T20 captain

Cricket South Africa director Enoch Nkwe said this did not mean the door was closed on Du Plessis, 38, who has not played for South Africa since February 2021, or other non-contracted cricketers

From dream-shattering accident to T20 World Cup final

In 2011, Tazmin Brits was involved in a horrific car accident which left her gravely injured and losing the will to live. Her dream of taking part in the London Olympics as a javelin thrower was also shattered as she lay in a hospital bed for three months.

February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

It was do or die, says Tryon after SA thrash Kiwis

Tryon made 40 as South Africa struggled to 132 for six in their 20 overs, then took two for 12 as New Zealand were bowled out for 67.

January 29, 2023
January 29, 2023

Bavuma century sets up series win for South Africa

South African captain Temba Bavuma hit a century to lead his team to a series-clinching five-wicket win in the second one-day international against England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023

Fast and furious South Africa triumph as England collapse

Fast bowlers Sisanda Magala, Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada earned South Africa a dramatic 27-run win in the first one-day international against England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

South Africa seek to avoid World Cup qualification embarrassment

South Africa go into a one-day international series against England in Bloemfontein on Friday needing a strong performance to ensure automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup later this year.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

South Africa dig in to hold Australia to Sydney draw

South Africa dug deep to deny Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Warner slams double century in 100th Test

Australia's veteran opener David Warner hit a double century on Tuesday against South Africa in his 100th Test before being helped off the Melbourne Cricket Ground in agony.

December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022

Boland retains spot for Boxing Day Test

Australian seamer Scott Boland was Sunday confirmed to start the Boxing Day second Test in Melbourne ahead of an "underdone" Josh Hazlewood, while South Africa suggested they could shake up their batting line up.

December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022

Australia beat South Africa by six wickets in two-day farce

Australia completed a six-wicket victory within two days in the first test against South Africa on Sunday as the Proteas crumbled on a green Gabba wicket that played straight into the home bowlers' hands.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

Aggressive Head puts Australia in charge against South Africa

An aggressive Travis Head put Australia in charge after the first day of the opening Test against South Africa at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

Netherlands defeat hard to swallow, says Bavuma

The Netherlands sent South Africa crashing out of the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday with a stunning 13-run victory in Adelaide which also propelled India into the semi-finals.