They timed Imran Tahir’s celebration sprints at 25km/h and any more of his man of the match heroics and he could have South Africans dancing in the streets come 18 June, writes GARY LEMKE. It’s hard to believe that Tahir is already 38 years old, given the boundless energy he exerts – and in tournaments such as this truncated Champions Trophy… Read more →
Hashim Amla’s 25th century saw the Proteas set a devastating 300-run target and claim 96-run victory in their Champions Trophy opener.
The Proteas opened up their Champions Trophy campaign with a convincing 96-run win against Sri Lanka at the Oval on Saturday.
Hashim Amla became the quickest to 25 ODI centuries in history, as the Proteas finished on 299-6 in their Champions Trophy opener against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka have won the toss and have asked the Proteas to bat in their Champions Trophy opener at the Oval.
Rain abandoned play in Edgbaston, in a repeat of the 2013 Champions Trophy clash between New Zealand and Australia.
Your essential guide to the Proteas’ Champions Trophy opener against Sri Lanka at the Oval on Saturday.
Imran Tahir’s inclusion against Sri Lanka has been confirmed, while David Miller has passed his fitness test.
AB de Villiers suggested that an out-and-out paceman should be favoured over an all-rounder for their opener against Sri Lanka.
South Africa should be the strong favourites for Saturday’s game, Graeme Smith told the ICC website in his exclusive column.
New Zealand have won the toss and have decided to bat first in their Champions Trophy opener against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Kagiso Rabada will be joined by former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock as a Nissan ambassador.
JP Duminy says his decision to withdraw from this year’s IPL has allowed him to focus all of his attention on the Champions Trophy.
South Africa A were demolished by nine wickets in their first 50-over match against the England Lions on Thursday.
Tamim Iqbal’s 128 off 142 balls led Bangladesh to 305-6 in their opening Group A match against England at the Oval on Thursday.
