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.

Ruthless Proteas snap losing streak

The Proteas kept their small World Cup playoff flame burning after they recorded their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a nine-wicket, Duckworth-Lewis, thrashing of Afghanistan in Cardiff, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Tahir ends Afghanistan resistance

Imran Tahir came out firing for South Africa after the second rain interruption and helped the Proteas to restrict Afghanistan to 125 in their World Cup group-stage match in Cardiff, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Proteas opt to bowl first again

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first in their do-or-die World Cup clash with Afghanistan in Cardiff on Saturday.

Faf: We can be dangerous

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis still harbours hope that his side can beat the odds and the weather at the 2019 World Cup.

Cobras rally in defence amid racism claims

Local franchise the Cape Cobras have rallied following accusations of racism dividing the dressing room which left the Western Cape Cricket board and players ‘aghast by the accusations’.

Root ton silences Windies

A Joe Root century helped strengthen England’s position on the World Cup standings with a simple eight-wicket win over the West Indies at the Rose Bowl.

Sophia Gardens to help Proteas bloom

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis is drawing confidence from the green pitch and short straight boundaries at Sophia Gardens, and believes the ground may aid his beleaguered team, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Cardiff.

Rassie: 'It's one bad week'

South Africa’s middle-order batsman Rassie van der Dussen maintains that the mood in the Proteas camp remains upbeat, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Predicting: Our experts back SA to win

The SA Cricket magazine team are predicting that the Proteas will get their World Cup back on track with a win over Afghanistan in Cardiff.

Predicting: Proteas XI vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan face the winless Proteas at the Cardiff Wales stadium. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

SA vs Afghanistan: 6 stats you need to know

Six interesting stats and facts about South Africa and Afghanistan’s limited-overs record, ahead of Saturday’s World Cup clash at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.

Wood: Nice to have teams fear England

England’s Mark Wood is relishing a threatening partnership with fellow fast bowler Jofra Archer during the ongoing World Cup.

Lockie looking forward to Trent Bridge lift

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is eager to exploit the extra bounce offered by conditions at Trent Bridge in Nottingham during Thursday’s World Cup fixture against India.