David the difference as Proteas defeated
Tim David crunched eight sixes in a blistering 83 from 52 balls to help Australia beat South Africa by 17 runs in their opening T20I in Darwin on Sunday.
Highlights: Australia vs Proteas (1st T20I)
Ryan Rickelton hit 71 in the Proteas’ run chase against Australia in Darwin.
RECAP: Australia vs Proteas (1st T20I)
Follow the first T20I between Australia and the Proteas in Darwin.
WATCH LIVE: Youth ODI Tri-Series final
Watch the Youth ODI Tri-Series final between South Africa and Bangladesh in Harare.
Conrad: Proteas spinners must bat
Coach Shukri Conrad says spinners in South Africa’s white-ball teams will need to contribute with the bat as well as the ball.
Markram: Proteas youngsters explosive, fearless
Captain Aiden Markram says the new crop of Proteas have brought fresh energy to the T20I side as they begin their build-up to next year’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Rabada: Time to move on from WTC final
Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada says it’s time for the Proteas to shift their focus from the highs of Lord’s to the challenges that lie ahead, starting with the white-ball tour of Australia.
Pretorius: Chirping gets me going
Proteas rookie Lhuan-dre Pretorius isn’t concerned about Australian sledging ahead of the T20I series, which starts in Darwin on Sunday.
SA U19 defeated in dress rehearsal for final
Bayanda Majola’s four-wicket haul was not enough for South Africa U19 as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against Bangladesh U19 in their last round-robin match of the Youth ODI Tri-Series in Harare.
Rickelton: I won’t change my game
Ryan Rickelton says he has no plans to rein in his aggressive batting style as he targets a permanent spot at the top of the Proteas T20I order.
Brevis silences the noise
Proteas batsman Dewald Brevis is ready to fulfil his potential having blocked out the well-meaning but competing voices in his head.
Ntini: Ngidi stepped up in WTC final
Legendary Proteas fast bowler Makhaya Ntini says Lungi Ngidi justified his controversial selection for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June.
'Shuks and I both cut straight to the chase'
New convenor of selectors Patrick Moroney says Shukri Conrad is “comfortable” working with him, despite the Proteas coach’s preference for hand-picking his own teams.
Mbatha’s five-for fires SA U19s to huge win
Bandile Mbatha claimed a sensational 5-16 to bowl South Africa U19 to a commanding 226-run victory over Zimbabwe U19 in the Youth ODI Tri-Series in Harare on Monday.
‘Crucified’ Mulder stands by declaration
Wiaan Mulder says he has “no regrets” about ending his innings on 367* against Zimbabwe – even if some fans wanted him to chase Brian Lara’s world-record 400*.
