STATS: SA vs Pakistan (3rd ODI) - Centurion
South Africa and Pakistan are deadlocked at 1-1 in the five-match series heading to the third ODI in Centurion. ANITHA MADIKIZELA digs into the stats around the clash at SuperSport Park.
Lions' win over Knights closes gap on table-topping Cobras
The Lions secured a five-wicket victory over the Knights in Bloemfontein to keep their 4-Day Franchise Series title race against the Cobras alive, while the Warriors and Dolphins played out to a draw in East London.
Faf forgives sorry Sarfaraz
Captain Faf du Plessis has emphasised that South Africa have forgiven Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, who racially taunted all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo during the second ODI at Kingsmead in Durban earlier this week.
PCB reiterates zero-tolerance approach toward racism
The Pakistan Cricket Board have expressed regret about captain Sarfaraz Ahmed’s racial remarks during the second ODI against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban earlier this week.
Six things worth knowing about SA's ODI record in Centurion
South Africa and Pakistan will contest the third ODI at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday. The hosts’ record in the intermediate format of the game at this venue is average, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Five times Johan Botha was really good to South Africa
Former Proteas spinner Johan Botha’s retirement from all professional cricket this week invoked memories of valuable contributions on and off the field, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Ngidi hopes for quick return
Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi says that he could be back in action sooner than expected.
Three scenarios for the last three ODIs
With the ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan level at 1-1, SIMON LEWIS puts his crystal ball-gazing to the test to predict three likely outcomes for the remainder of the series.
Beuran bumps 'Vision 2019' into next gear
Seamer Beuran Hendricks’ inclusion in South Africa’s squad for this month’s final three ODIs against Pakistan has evidenced a change in gear for the so-called ‘Vision 2019’ of national selection panel convener Linda Zondi and company, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Sibiya appointed SA U19s assistant coach
Cricket South Africa has named Siya Sibiya as the new South Africa U19 assistant coach ahead of the upcoming tour to India in February 2019.
Cobras roll Titans in three days, Piedt takes 13-141
Dane Piedt returned the best-ever match figures in franchise history for the Cape Cobras as his side took a massive step towards the 4-Day Franchise Series title, scoring a resounding eight-wicket win over the Titans late on day three of their clash in Oudtshoorn.
Johan Botha retires from all cricket
Former Proteas spinner Johan Botha has retired from all forms of professional cricket with immediate effect.
Sarfaraz tweets apology for 'frustrated' comment
Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has apologised to the cricketing community for the on-field comments he made that were picked up by the stump mic during the second ODI at Kingsmead.
Rassie and Andy - Kings of Kingsmead
Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo produced a brilliant 127-run stand for the sixth wicket against Pakistan at Kingsmead to draw the ODI series level at 1-1, and the pair have credited each other for their achievement.
Beuran Hendricks gets ODI call-up
Highveld Lions left-arm seamer Beuran Hendricks has been called up to the Proteas squad for the last three ODIs in the series against Pakistan, along with Dale Steyn and Quinton de Kock.
