More hope than certainty for Proteas
A series defeat by England was expected, but the Proteas are far from piecing together their T20I World Cup puzzle, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Patience with Proteas key – De Kock
Proteas captain Quinton de Kock says patience with the current Proteas T20I team ‘is key’ as they look ahead to next year’s T20 World Cup in India.
Proteas player ratings: 2nd T20I
SA Cricket magazine’s ANDRE HUISAMEN rates every Proteas player’s performance out of ten following Sunday’s defeat by England.
England clinch T20 Series
England have taken an unassailable 2-0 series lead over the Proteas after a four-wicket victory in Paarl on Sunday.
Faf defends Hendricks
Faf du Plessis think it’s unfair to pin the blame for the Proteas’ defeat by England on Beuran Hendricks.
Highlights: Proteas vs England (1st T20I)
A 28-run Beuran Hendricks over gave England all the momentum they needed to clinch a five-wicket victory over South Africa in the first of three T20 Internationals at Newlands on Friday.
Proteas player ratings: 1st T20I
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates every Proteas player’s performance at Newlands out of 10.
Brilliant Bairstow slaughters SA
Jonny Bairstow scored 86* off 48 deliveries to guide England to a five-wicket victory over South Africa.
LIVE: Proteas vs England (1st T20I)
Follow the live action from Newlands as the Proteas take on England in the first of three T20 Internationals.
Pretorius ruled out of England tour
Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been ruled out of England’s tour of South Africa due to a hamstring injury, team doctor Shuaib Manjra confirmed on Thursday.
Playing selector: Starting XI for first T20I
Ahead of Friday’s first T20I between the Proteas and England in Cape Town, SA Cricket Magazine’s writers pick their Proteas starting XI they’d like to see for the match.
Markram finds his groove
Aiden Markram sent out a timely reminder of his renewed form as he backed up his first-innings century with another for the Titans against the Warriors.
Proteas T20I record against England
The Proteas will be hoping to make up for their T20I series defeat by England earlier this year when the two teams meet again from Friday. ANDRE HUISAMEN examines the Proteas’ T20I record against the English over the years.
Rassie ready to show improvement
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is eager to show improvement on his past weaknesses as the team gear up for the upcoming limited-overs series against England.
Kneeling: Every man for himself
The Proteas’ stance on kneeling is confusing at best, frightening at worst, and showcases the complexity of teams taking an agreed position on issues that polarise individuals within those teams, writes RYAN VREDE.
