‘I still believe I could help SA win the World Cup’
Warriors captain Jon-Jon Smuts says he believes he has a lot to offer the Proteas and can help them win the 2019 World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Warriors captain Jon-Jon Smuts says he believes he has a lot to offer the Proteas and can help them win the 2019 World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
A Dale Steyn half-century and a six-for from Imran Tahir helped the Proteas defend a 198-run total to beat Zimbabwe by 120 runs in the second ODI in Bloemfontein.
Dale Steyn marked his return to the ODI setup with a maiden half-century as he helped drag the Proteas from 101-7 to 198 in the second ODI against Zimbabwe.
JP Duminy won the toss and the Proteas will bat first in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein.
Dale Steyn starred with the bat with a maiden half-century and Imran Tahir with a six-for to seal a 120-run win.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen is acutely aware of an inferior position in the Proteas’ pecking order, despite striking a match-winning innings in the first ODI against Zimbabwe at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley last week.
The Cobras put in a solid bowling performance on day one to bowl the Knights out for 279, despite a solid 100 from middle-order batsman Pite van Biljon.
SACricketmag.com’s KHALID MOHIDIN rates the Proteas’ performances in the first ODI against Zimbabwe at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Sunday.
Although the Proteas’ chase in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Kimberley left much to be desired, Heinrich Klaasen’s two massive sixes are our pick for Play of the Day.
Lungi Ngidi continues to make his mark on the international stage as his sensational bowling helped South Africa bowl Zimbabwe out for just 117 runs in the first ODI in Kimberley.
Heinrich Klaasen scored a career-best 44 as the Proteas chased down 118 to claim a five-wicket victory in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Kimberley.
The Proteas’ bowling attack devoured Zimbabwe as the visitors were skittled for 117, their lowest total against the hosts.
Dean Elgar and Christiaan Jonker start as the Proteas bowl first in the first ODI against Zimbabwe at the Diamond Oval.
Your essential guide to the first ODI between the Proteas and Zimbabwe at Kimberley on Sunday.
Reeza Hendricks is relishing the opportunity to play his first ODI for the Proteas on his home turf in Kimberley on Sunday.