South Africa

Shabnim Ismail shatters record with fastest delivery ever in women's cricket

Former South Africa pacer Shabnim Ismail created history on Tuesday when she bowled the fastest delivery ever recorded in women's cricket.

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Records tumble as Australia women's team crush South Africa in one-off Test

It was only South Africa's second Test match in a decade and captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted it had been a learning experience

Bedingham ton sets 267-run target for New Zealand

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton.

Great Danes skittle New Zealand for 211

South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock 31-run first-innings lead on day two of the second test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

New Zealand's Mitchell misses SA Test to prepare for Australia

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell will sit out the second Test with South Africa next week to be fit for the looming home series against world champions Australia, New Zealand Cricket said Thursday.

Second century for Williamson as New Zealand extend lead past 500

Williamson was out for a rapid 109 as the home side reached 179-4 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 528 runs by stumps

Brand breaks Durjoy’s 24-year-old record

Brand claimed 6 for 119 in the first innings with his left-arm spin bowling and is now the holder of the best figures on Test debut while also captaining the team

Ravindra double-ton powers NZ to 511 in 1st SA Test

Rachin Ravindra top-scored with a career-high 240 while Proteas captain Neil Brand finished with figures of 6-119 with his left-arm spin on Test debut.

December 30, 2023

Coetzee out for SA, India add Avesh

South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has withdrawn from the second Test against India after developing pelvic inflammation during the first test win in Centurion this week.

December 22, 2023

South Africa star to retire after India Tests

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar is set to retire after the two-match Test series at home against India.

December 16, 2023

Shami ruled out of India's South Africa Tests

"Shami, whose participation in the Test series was subject to fitness has not been cleared by the BCCI Medical Team and the fast bowler is ruled out of the two Tests."

December 4, 2023

South Africa rest Bavuma for India ODIs, T20Is

Bavuma opened the innings in the World Cup but averaged only 18.12 across his eight games with a high score of 35

November 24, 2023

Pistorius granted parole a decade after killing girlfriend

Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on Jan. 5, authorities said.

November 16, 2023

Proteas opt to bat against Australia in rain-threatened semifinal

Aussies count on ‘big moment’ experience to down Proteas

While South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches, Australia are counting on having experienced World Cup winners giving them a boost when the two old rivals face off in a much-anticipated semifinal in Kolkata on Thursday.

November 5, 2023