VK, AB fail as Challengers stumble in IPL opener

Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a dreadful blow to their morale with a crushing seven-wicket loss to the Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the 2019 IPL.

READER STORY SPECIAL: A surprise for Olivier

When Brigitte Provoyeur-Bernardo sent in the story of her son Olivier and his love for cricket as part of our ‘Share your cricket story & win Genesis kit’ competition, she had no idea how much her son’s story would touch the hearts of our readers. 

Ominous Aussies raise the stakes with strong Pakistan win

Australia’s batsmen have given notice that they are up for the challenge to defend their Cricket World Cup title after an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Sharjah on Friday.

PREVIEW: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (2nd T20I)

After a long and demanding season, the Proteas will be looking for some champagne cricket to take them through to a series-clinching 2-0 lead in the second T20I against Sri Lanka at Centurion on Friday, writes SIMON LEWIS. 

Afghanistan make light work of Ireland

Afghanistan have won their first Test match after a convincing seven-wicket victory over Ireland on the fourth morning of their one-off Test against newcomers Ireland at Dehra Dun on Monday, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Shehzad, Rossouw take Gladiators to first PSL title

The Quetta Gladiators put their two previous losses in the final of the Pakistan Super League behind them by beating the Peshawar Zalmi by eight wickets at Karachi on Sunday.

Knights slay Dolphins in Big Hole

After a terrible rain-ravaged One-Day Cup campaign, the Knights made the best of another rain-reduced contest to down the Dolphins in Kimberley, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Afghans on brink of history

Rashid Khan has bowled Afghanistan to the brink of their first-ever Test victory against fellow Test newcomers Ireland at Dehra Dun on Sunday, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Proteas sweep series 5-0

Sri Lanka’s bowlers made the Proteas work hard for their runs but, ultimately, they were no match for batting unit that lived up to their true potential, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Sri Lanka battle against unplayable Tahir

Sri Lanka took the initiative to bat first in the fifth ODI at Newlands, but a powerhouse display by the Proteas bowlers kept the visitors on the back foot throughout their 50 overs, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Rabada back, Proteas bowl first

Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first at Newlands in the fifth and final ODI, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Knights, Titans take big wins

The Knights got off the mark with their first win of the One-Day Cup series, while the Titans racked up their sixth win from eight matches on Friday night.

Murtagh wags Irish tail vs Afghans

In a vital Test for two nations, each seeking a golden opportunity for a first Test match victory, Afghanistan had Ireland on the ropes at 85-9 before the tail more than doubled their score, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Aussies muscle India out for series win

Australia bowled India out for 237 to secure a 35-run win in the deciding fifth ODI as the visitors claimed a 3-2 series victory.

READER STORY: A proud new SA cricketer

Reader Abhishek Sharma is a young Indian cricketer living in South Africa on an overseas exchange programme… and he has dreams of great things, including playing cricket for South Africa.