No WC semi for Pakistan despite win

Pakistan narrowly missed out on a World Cup semi-final berth despite comprehensively beating Bangladesh by 94 runs at Lord’s on Friday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Proteas must alter ODI batting approach

While Test cricket remains the ultimate challenge, limited-overs batting has become another art altogether, and it’s something Cricket South Africa has to focus on ahead of the next World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Imran Tahir: Lessons, tales and fond memories

Imran Tahir signs off on his illustrious career against Australia as the country’s long-time No 1 spinner.  Here, our staff reflects on some of his most memorable moments in our Lessons from Tahir.

Magnificent Sharma inspires India to win

Rohit Sharma notched up his fourth century of the World Cup to steer India to a 28-run victory over Bangladesh at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

3 of the best: Tahir works his magic

As Imran Tahir prepares for his final ODI match for the Proteas, we remember three occasions where he weaved his magic in the green and gold.

Mathews strikes, gets Sri Lanka over the line

Angelo Mathews grabbed a wicket with his first ball bowled in nearly two years to help Sri Lanka to victory over the West Indies at The Riverside Durham, Chester-le-Street.

We owed SA that win - Phehlukwayo

A long overdue Proteas performance was how all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo described his side’s nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka as he continued to stress the team’s effort cannot be called into question.

Bairstow boosts England's semi hunt

Jonny Bairstow scored a crucial century to set up a 31-run win against India at Edgbaston to keep England’s semi-final hopes alive.

Braithwaite inches away

A close shave if ever there was one as Carlos Brathwaite goes to a century and then comes inches away from a match-winning six against New Zealand.

Proteas fire too little too late

The minor success against Sri Lanka should be remembered in the context of a major World Cup failure, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Player ratings: All smiles for ruthless Proteas

Without the pressure of trying to advance to the playoffs, the Proteas turned in a complete performance. WADE PRETORIUS rates the efforts of the South Africans.

Sri Lanka out to heap more misery on Proteas

Sri Lanka are ready to add to the Proteas’ World Cup pain but coach Chandika Hathurusingha is aware that playing already eliminated sides presents a unique challenge, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Predictions: All but one predict SA will win

The SA Cricket magazine team believe the Proteas will derail Sri Lanka’s hopes for a top-four place when the teams meet at Chester-le-street on Friday.

Proteas vs Sri Lanka: Can SA meddle in last 4 plans?

While the Proteas’ World Cup playoff hopes have already been dashed, they can still have a say in the makeup of the four semi-finalists starting against Sri Lanka, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Dale Steyn: The route to 422

Relive some of Dale Steyn’s greatest moments that led him to becoming South Africa’s all-time highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.