Rassie: Tough loss to take

Rassie van der Dussen chats to media after the Proteas’ four-wicket loss to New Zealand in Birmingham.

In pictures: Black Caps edge Proteas

The Proteas failed to win their do-or-die clash with World Cup nemesis New Zealand – here we take a photographic look at their Edgbaston loss.

Williamson leads from the front

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was measured in his assessment of his side’s performance that all but eliminated South Africa from the Cricket World Cup, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

New Zealand compound Proteas woes

Kane Williamson scored 106 not out to guide New Zealand to a four-wicket win at Edgbaston and dash South Africa’s semi-final hopes. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Morgan dominates Afghanistan

England captain Eoin Morgan’s 148 helped his side set up a 150-run win against Afghanistan at Old Trafford.

KG one of the best - Boult

New Zealand’s opening bowler Trent Boult has hailed Kagiso Rabada as one of the world’s best ahead of tomorrow’s showdown between the Proteas and Black Caps in Birmingham, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Rain in the air as Proteas look to the sky

The Proteas’ World Cup hopes dangle by a thread with the threat of rain looming in the Birmingham sky ahead of Wednesday’s clash with New Zealand.

Ngidi 100% ahead of Black Caps clash

Lungi Ngidi has declared himself fit ahead of South Africa’s crucial World Cup match against unbeaten New Zealand in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Predicting: Proteas XI vs New Zealand

New Zealand are the next test facing a battling Proteas unit as they prepare to meet in Birmingham. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

Proteas vs NZ result: Our experts divided

The SA Cricket magazine team are divided in their opinion about the result as the Proteas face another do-or-die World Cup fixture, this time against New Zealand in Birmingham.

Shakib stars as Bangladesh crush Windies

Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round masterclass helped Bangladesh seal a seven-wicket win against the West Indies in Taunton.

Phehlukwayo bending his back for SA

All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo is riding high as one of the Proteas’ most valuable assets, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Sharma’s classy ton sinks Pakistan

Rohit Sharma scored his second century of the tournament which helped India to an emphatic 89-run win over Pakistan in a rain-effected clash in Manchester.

Player ratings: Immy gets 10 as Proteas deliver

A win at last and with that comes a more pleasant edition of the World Cup player ratings for the Proteas, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

Faf can't hide relief

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis said he feels ‘lighter’ now that his team finally have a victory in the Cricket World Cup after beating Afghanistan by 9 wickets in Cardiff, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.