Five memorable Proteas-Australia ODI clashes
South Africa and Australia clash in the second semi-final of the World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday. We look at five great ODIs between the cricketing powerhouses.
South Africa and Australia clash in the second semi-final of the World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday. We look at five great ODIs between the cricketing powerhouses.
The Proteas insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches when they clash with Australia on Thursday for a spot in the final.
The Proteas’ World Cup semi-final against Australia could be shaped by these four defining areas, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas coach Rob Walter on whether captain Temba Bavuma is ‘undroppable’ and their World Cup semi-final against Australia on Thursday.
Australia opener Travis Head made a late entry into the World Cup after recovering from a fractured hand but says the injury was a “blessing in disguise”.
Highlights of the 1999 World Cup semi-final between Australia and South Africa at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest ODIs.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma batted in the nets on Monday without any noticeable discomfort.
Proteas coach Rob Walter has urged his team to enjoy the experience of playing in a World Cup semi-final.
Rassie van der Dussen says the Proteas will take their “must-win mindset” into their World Cup semi-final against Australia at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
The Proteas finished their league campaign at the World Cup with a five-wicket win against Afghanistan.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is hoping his “stubborn” nature will help dull the pain of injury as he plots a path to the World Cup final.
Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup league game on Friday.
Gerald Coetzee and Keshav Maharaj impressed with the ball for the Proteas as Afghanistan were bowled out for 244 in Ahmedabad on Friday.
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David Miller has hailed Afghanistan as “one of the joys of the World Cup” but admits thoughts are already turning towards the Proteas’ semi-final clash with Australia.