• SA CRICKET

    SA CRICKET
    The Saints go marching in

    The Saints go marching in

    St Stithians College were crowned national champions of the Coca-Cola Schools T20 Challenge when they defeated Paarl Gimnasium by eight runs in the final on March 20.

    A cruel way to lose

    A cruel way to lose

    South Africa’s poor record in World Cup play-off matches started in 1992 but ironically the first one wasn’t their fault as rain ruined a tense semi-final.

    Semi-final heartbreak

    Semi-final heartbreak

    It was on this day at the 1992 Cricket World Cup that South Africa were robbed of a place in the final after rain interrupted their semi-final against England.

    AB de Villiers

    Plays of the day

    Kobus Pretorius reflects on the players and moments that shaped their World T20 clash with Afghanistan in Mumbai on Sunday.

    Chris Morris

    Proteas secure wobbly win

    South Africa survived an initial scare before bowling Afghanistan out for 172 to seal a 37-run victory in Mumbai on Sunday.

    AB de Villiers

    Proteas must defend 209

    A late onslaught from AB de Villiers ensured South Africa reached 209-5 batting first against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Sunday. Whether they will be able to defend that this time remains to be seen, although they are favourites to do so even without Dale Steyn, who was dropped for this match. It’s important to note that the strip this game is… Read more →