Preview: Proteas vs New Zealand

The Proteas will face another test of mettle against a combative New Zealand side in Birmingham on Wednesday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Phehlukwayo bending his back for SA

All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo is riding high as one of the Proteas’ most valuable assets, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Player ratings: Immy gets 10 as Proteas deliver

A win at last and with that comes a more pleasant edition of the World Cup player ratings for the Proteas, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

Highlights: Proteas vs Afghanistan

Check out the highlights from the Proteas’ much-needed nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in Cardiff on Saturday.

Tahir aiming to go out on a high

Imran Tahir highlighted his extra work in the gym and raised intensity in training after his match winning 4-29 from seven overs against Afghanistan, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Cardiff.

Faf can't hide relief

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis said he feels ‘lighter’ now that his team finally have a victory in the Cricket World Cup after beating Afghanistan by 9 wickets in Cardiff, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Ruthless Proteas snap losing streak

The Proteas kept their small World Cup playoff flame burning after they recorded their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a nine-wicket, Duckworth-Lewis, thrashing of Afghanistan in Cardiff, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Proteas bowlers help paper over the cracks

Take the win and leave town was the plan and South Africa did what was needed, picking up their first win of the World Cup, by nine wickets against Afghanistan in Cardiff, writes GARY LEMKE.

Tahir ends Afghanistan resistance

Imran Tahir came out firing for South Africa after the second rain interruption and helped the Proteas to restrict Afghanistan to 125 in their World Cup group-stage match in Cardiff, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Proteas opt to bowl first again

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first in their do-or-die World Cup clash with Afghanistan in Cardiff on Saturday.

FAN CAMS: Have Proteas fans been too harsh?

Fans gather in Cardiff to support their teams, despite unfavourable weather conditions predicted, as the Proteas take on Afghanistan.

Watch: Proteas press conference

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis chats to media ahead of Saturday’s crucial clash with Afghanistan in Cardiff.

Faf: We can be dangerous

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis still harbours hope that his side can beat the odds and the weather at the 2019 World Cup.

Ngidi unlikely to face Afghanistan

Lungi Ngidi is set to miss the Proteas’ crucial clash against Afghanistan on Saturday due to injury, while Beuran Hendricks may make his first appearance at the tournament.

Sophia Gardens to help Proteas bloom

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis is drawing confidence from the green pitch and short straight boundaries at Sophia Gardens, and believes the ground may aid his beleaguered team, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Cardiff.