NZ vs SA: 5 key battles

Several head-to-head battles within the war will make for intriguing subplots during the ODI series between New Zealand and South Africa, particularly the opening fixture in Mount Maunganui.

Highs and lows of NZ vs SA

Ahead of the opening One-Day International between New Zealand and South Africa on Tuesday, we look at what records exist between the two rivals.

NZ vs SA preview: 1st ODI

The Proteas get their tour of Australasia under way with the first of three ODIs against New Zealand, taking place at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, starting Monday night (SA time).

One Day Cup stats

Two rounds of the Momentum One Day Cup were completed over the weekend, which saw the stats table take shape.

Cobras cruise to third win

Justin Ontong powered the Cobras to their third victory on the trot to see them sitting pretty on top of the Momentum One Day Cup log.

One Day Cup preview

All six teams will once again do battle on Sunday to complete the second full round of fixtures of the weekend in the Momentum One Day Cup.

Dolphins set new record

The opening pair of Morne van Wyk and Cameron Delport made history by putting on 367 for the first wicket in their match against the Knights in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Lions hit Sangakkara snag

The Lions’ bid to recruit Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara for the Ram Slam T20 challenge has been hampered by a late change in next month’s international cricket’s schedule.

‘Proteas up for challenge’

The Proteas will be relying on character and adaptability in uncharted territory ahead of the One-Day International series against New Zealand starting at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.

MVP 1: Neil McKenzie

Every Friday, SA Cricket magazine will be naming its MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the week. The first recipient is Neil McKenzie.

Domingo cautious of Kiwis

Proteas coach Russell Domingo isn’t taking the ODIs against New Zealand lightly, but is confident that his settled squad can produce the goods.

One Day Cup Preview

A full round of the Momentum One Day Cup will take place on Friday evening with the match between the Lions and Titans in Johannesburg being televised.

Injury lays Botha low

Former South Africa spinner Johan Botha has all but been ruled out of the remainder of South Australia’s Matador One-Day Cup campaign by a hamstring injury.

Rain has the final say

An unbeaten century by Neil McKenzie was the shining light on a grey evening in Durban where the weather prevented a result in the Momentum One Day Cup match between the Dolphins and Lions.

AB talks up Kiwis

AB de Villiers faced the New Zealand media on Wednesday and they got what they wanted to hear: he reckoned the co-hosts New Zealand are among the favourites to win next year’s Cricket World Cup.