
Proteas well positioned for World Cup – Bavuma
Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas can now “really focus” on the 2023 World Cup in India after qualifying directly for the 50-over tournament.
Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas can now “really focus” on the 2023 World Cup in India after qualifying directly for the 50-over tournament.
The Proteas qualified directly for the 2023 World Cup after the first ODI between Ireland and Bangladesh in Chelmsford was cut short by rain.
Ireland could gain automatic qualification for this year’s World Cup at South Africa’s expense with a 3-0 ODI series win against Bangladesh.
Captain Babar Azam says the “dominant” ODI series win over New Zealand sets Pakistan up nicely for the World Cup, despite doubts over their participation.
Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra shared six wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 47 runs in the fifth ODI in Karachi on Sunday.
Babar Azam scored a superb century on Friday to help Pakistan claim a thumping 102-run victory in the fourth ODI against New Zealand in Karachi.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest batsman to complete 5,000 ODI runs during the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.
The Proteas will play three T20Is and five ODIs against Australia in South Africa in August and September.
Pakistan registered their first ODI series win over New Zealand in 12 years with a hard-fought 26-run victory in the third match in Karachi on Wednesday.
Fakhar Zaman smashed a third consecutive century to guide Pakistan to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second ODI on Saturday.
Opener Fakhar Zaman hit a splendid century to anchor Pakistan’s five-wicket win against New Zealand in the first ODI in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
Pakistan and New Zealand contest a five-match ODI series starting on Thursday in Rawalpindi which serves as crucial build-up to the World Cup.
Former England Test batsman Gary Ballance has retired from cricket just three months after resuming his international career with Zimbabwe.
Andrew Puttick will be Pakistan’s batting coach during their upcoming limited-overs series against New Zealand.
Proteas T20I captain Aiden Markram believes fast bowler Sisanda Magala has benefited from being backed in the national setup.