
Proteas pummel Poms to reach semi-finals
The Proteas qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a convincing seven-wicket win over a hapless England in Karachi.
The Proteas qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a convincing seven-wicket win over a hapless England in Karachi.
Proteas pace bowlers Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen grabbed three wickets apiece to skittle England for a dismal 179 all out in Karachi on Saturday.
Both the Proteas and Australia will travel to Dubai on Saturday night for a potential Champions Trophy semi-final against India, with one of the teams having to return to Pakistan the following day.
The Proteas hammered England by seven wickets to finish top of Group B.
How the Proteas can qualify for the Champions Trophy semi-finals after Friday’s Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia ended in a no-result.
Proteas coach Rob Walter says Heinrich Klaasen is available for their last Champions Trophy group match against England in Karachi on Saturday.
Proteas coach Rob Walter on Heinrich Klaasen’s availability and Temba Bavuma’s “steely resolve” at the top of the order.
Ron Draper, who was the oldest living Test cricketer, has died in Gqeberha.
Rassie van der Dussen on the Proteas’ last Champions Trophy group match against England on Saturday and India playing all of their matches in Dubai.
The Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Tuesday.
The Champions Trophy match between Australia and the Proteas in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says his side will not be taking world champions Australia lightly despite a depleted bowling attack.
Alex Carey says Australia are excited by the challenge posed by a formidable Proteas team when they meet in the Champions Trophy for the first time in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
England are reportedly considering South Africa or Pakistan as potential opponents for a five-Test series in 2028.
Ryan Rickelton on his century against Afghanistan and his desire to be a three-format player like Travis Head and Shubman Gill.