Preview: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (2nd ODI)
The Proteas take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Centurion as both sides aim to build momentum for the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
HIGHLIGHTS: Proteas thump Sri Lanka at the Wanderers
A masterclass century from Faf du Plessis led South Africa to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Johannesburg after Imran Tahir (3-26) bamboozled the visitors in the first innings of the first ODI.
WATCH: Faf on 112 not out vs Sri Lanka
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis speaks to the media after picking up the Man of the Match award for his undefeated 112 off 114 balls against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Wanderers on Sunday.
Classy Faf ton seals first ODI win
Faf du Plessis’ magnificently measured ton secured an eight-wicket win for the Proteas in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Wanderers. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Tahir, Ngidi rein in Sri Lanka
Lungi Ngidi’s early strikes and Imran Tahir’s dominance in the middle overs helped the Proteas bowl Sri Lanka out for 231 at the Bullring. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
HIGHLIGHTS: West Indies crush England
Chris Gayle and Oshane Thomas led the West Indies to a seven-wicket win at Gros Islet to square the ODI series 2-2.
Nortje debuts, Proteas bowl first
The Proteas won the toss and will bowl first in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Bullring, KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Ominous Windies crush England to level series
The West Indies blasted England aside in the final ODI of their five-match series to level the series 2-2, with Chris Gayle and Oshane Thomas in devastating form.
Jadhav, Dhoni roast Aussies
A superb stand of 141 for the fifth wicket between MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav saw India home with 10 balls to spare in the first ODI between Australia and India at Hyderabad.
Van Tonder 164 in vain, SL win
Free State’s 20-year-old Raynard van Tonder scored a maiden 50-over century as the touring Sri Lankan side beat an SA Invitation XI ahead of the ODI series against the Proteas.
Buttler’s 150 blasts Windies aside in 800-run thriller
England blitzed the 10th-highest score in ODI history as they took a 2-1 lead in the ODI series despite a brave run-chase by the West Indies in the fourth ODI at Grenada on Wednesday.
Stokes misses third ODI after ankle injury
England’s Ben Stokes has been omitted from his country’s third ODI against the West Indies as a precaution after rolling his ankle during practice in Grenada on Sunday.
Russell due for Windies return in ODI series
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been named in the squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs against England in place of the injured Kemar Roach.
Ngidi, Nortje in Proteas ODI squad
South Africa have recalled the services of Titans’ Lungi Ngidi and named the exciting Warriors speedster Anrich Nortje as part of the ODI squad to face Sri Lanka in a five-match series on home soil.
Cottrell five-for crushes England
Sheldon Cottrell took five England wickets for just 46 runs as the West Indies defended a target of 290 runs in the second ODI at Bridgetown, writes SIMON LEWIS.
