CWC round review: Proteas make statement, Aussies crumble
RYAN VREDE reviews the first round of fixtures in which South Africa soared and Australia showed signs that suggest they may be overrated.
Highlights: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (2023 CWC)
World Cup records fell as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs in Delhi.
'There's a see-ball-hit-ball mentality'
South Africa’s Aiden Markram confidently expects his record-breaking century, as well as his team’s all-time tournament best total, to be broken before this World Cup is over.
Proteas' batting rebirth sparks World Cup hope
If there is to be a World Cup campaign that defies expectation, it will be built on a potent Proteas batting effort, writes Ryan Vrede.
Proteas smash World Cup records
South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest World Cup total, with Aiden Markram clubbing the fastest tournament century, against shell-shocked Sri Lanka.
Watch: Can Proteas break World Cup duck?
Senior cricket contributor Ryan Vrede and “The Money Man” Kevin Ferguson discuss the Proteas’ World Cup prospects.
RECAP: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (2023 CWC)
Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Delhi.
Choker's tag there until World Cup win – Bavuma
Captain Temba Bavuma admits South Africa’s reputation for being World Cup “chokers” will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden title.
Proteas hope to break World Cup curse
South Africa take a winning momentum into their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka desperate to escape the tag of big-time chokers.
Bavuma: I wasn’t sleeping
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has denied sleeping during a captains’ round table event ahead of the ODI World Cup.
De Kock's knock not enough for Proteas
The Proteas suffered a seven-run defeat to New Zealand in their rain-hit World Cup warm-up match in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.
Rabada eager to make World Cup impact
Kagiso Rabada is desperate to deliver for the Proteas at the ODI World Cup in India.
Rassie ready to ramp it up for Proteas
Rassie van der Dussen has accepted Proteas coach Rob Walter’s challenge to improve his ODI strike rate by 5%.
Proteas, Afghanistan frustrated by rain
The World Cup warm-up match between South Africa and Afghanistan in Thiruvananthapuram was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Friday.
Watch: 'We couldn't risk selecting Magala'
Proteas coach Rob Walter faces the media after the Proteas’ World Cup warm-up match against Afghanistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
