
Proteas fined for slow over-rate
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined the Proteas 20% of their match-fee due to a slow over-rate during Friday’s first ODI against Pakistan.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined the Proteas 20% of their match-fee due to a slow over-rate during Friday’s first ODI against Pakistan.
The Proteas will bat first in the second ODI against Pakistan on Sunday, while both teams remain unchanged for the Pink Day clash at the Wanderers.
Follow the live action from the Wanderers where the Proteas take on Pakistan in the annual Pink Day ODI.
Proteas speedster Anrich Nortje says he is excited about playing in his very first Pink ODI on Sunday and admits the team learnt from their mistakes in the first encounter against Pakistan.
Despite scoring a brilliant maiden ODI century, Rassie van der Dussen admits the Proteas let themselves down in the important moments of Friday’s defeat by Pakistan.
Babar Azam struck his 13th ODI century as Pakistan narrowly beat the Proteas by three wickets off the final delivery of the match in the first ODI in Centurion on Friday.
Rassie van der Dussen led the Proteas’ recovery with his maiden ODI century as South Africa posted 273-6 in their 50 overs against Pakistan on Friday.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening ODI against the Proteas at SuperSport Park on Friday.
Follow all the live action from SuperSport Park in Centurion where the Proteas take on Pakistan in the first ODI.
Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says Temba Bavuma should be given time to settle as the newly appointed captain of the limited-overs teams.
Aiden Markram says he would prefer batting high up the order during the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, which starts in Centurion on Friday.
Aiden Markram’s declaration that the Proteas want to play a certain ‘brand’ of cricket is concerning because the team has a history of wanting to be something it cannot, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas batsman Aiden Markram says the ODI team are looking to start with a clean slate in their buildup to the 2023 World Cup in India.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the ODI team will use the upcoming series against Pakistan to start their buildup to the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
The Proteas are back in action this week with the first ODI against Pakistan getting under way in Centurion on Friday. ANDRE HUISAMEN unpacks four things you need to know about the visitors’ tour of South Africa.