SA vs Afghanistan: 6 stats you need to know

Six interesting stats and facts about South Africa and Afghanistan’s limited-overs record, ahead of Saturday’s World Cup clash at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.

Richardson defends reserve day policy

Outgoing ICC chief executive Dave Richardson has explained the impracticality of having ‘reserve days’ available for every match of the World Cup.

Benkenstein: Batsmen have shown nerves

Proteas batting coach Dale Benkenstein is at a loss why South Africa’s top order have struggled at this year’s World Cup, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Southampton.

Ngidi on verge of comeback in Cardiff

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis hopes that Lungi Ngidi will be back for the Cardiff game against Afghanistan.

Faf on AB's request: A phone call on the eve

Faf du Plessis provided clarity on exactly when AB de Villiers made contact to procure a late call-up to the World Cup, and insists they are still friends, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Faf: We need individuals to stand up

After a washed-out game against the West Indies, the Proteas effectively have five cup finals remaining in the World Cup, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Southampton.

Do the selectors even know their best XI?

Given that the game was a ‘must-win’ following three straight defeats, one assumes that the South African selectors picked their strongest available squad to take on the West Indies, writes GARY LEMKE.

Proteas can channel spirit of Pakistan '92

Monday’s washout with the West Indies will make the Proteas’ qualification for the World Cup semi-finals even more unlikely, but not impossible.

Proteas on the board after washout

The Proteas claimed their first log point of the 2019 World Cup campaign after the rain-hit match against the West Indies in Southampton was abandoned.

Gibbs questions Amla's World Cup prep

Proteas legend Herschelle Gibbs has once again spoken out about the Proteas’ decision to select Hashim Amla in their World Cup squad.

FAN CAMS: Stay away rain!

Fans at the Rose Bowl are praying that the rain goes away so that the clash between the Proteas and the West Indies can get under way.

Markram, Hendricks in as SA bat first

West Indies have won the toss and put South Africa into bat in the crunch World Cup clash at the Rose Bowl.

RECAP: Washout gives Proteas first point

Follow the live coverage of the World Cup clash between the Proteas and the West Indies at the Rose Bowl with the team at SA Cricket Magazine.

Awkward Abbott reminder

Fast bowler Kyle Abbott’s fine form for Hampshire in England is an awkward reminder of what the Proteas could’ve had during the ongoing World Cup in the same country.

'There's no point in complaining'

Kagiso Rabada talks about the Proteas’ bowling woes ahead of their clash against the West Indies.