• Philander praises rule change

    Philander praises rule change

    Vernon Philander says the recent ODI rule change that allows five fielders outside the 30-yard circle in the last 10 overs has had a big impact on the way bowlers approach that stage of an innings.

    AB: We lacked energy

    AB: We lacked energy

    South Africa were lacking some ‘Protea fire’ despite beating New Zealand in the first of three ODI’s on Wednesday.

    Proteas secure 20-run victory

    Proteas secure 20-run victory

    On the back of a splendid hundred by Hashim Amla, South Africa took wickets at crucial times to beat New Zealand by 20 runs in the first ODI in Centurion on Wednesday.

    Amla comes good as SA post 300+

    Amla comes good as SA post 300+

    Hashim Amla’s first ODI century in eight innings propelled South Africa to 304-7 after they lost the toss and had to bat first in the first ODI against New Zealand in Centurion on Wednesday. It was Amla’s 21st ODI hundred and equals Herschelle Gibb’s record for the most centuries for South Africa in the 50-over format. Considering that Amla (124… Read more →

    SA's bowling plans 'leaked'

    SA’s bowling plans ‘leaked’

    South Africa’s alleged bowling plans to counter the Black Caps batsmen have been revealed in a document slipped under the door of a hotel guest rather than pace attack spearhead Dale Steyn.

    SA vs NZ: 5 talking points

    SA vs NZ: 5 talking points

    South Africa take on New Zealand in a three-match ODI series starting on Wednesday, but with the Black Caps missing a few key players, how much importance does the series carry? SACricketmag.com picks five talking points.

    SA vs NZ: 5 lessons learned

    SA vs NZ: 5 lessons learned

    After the drawn T20I series against New Zealand, SACricketmag.com looks at five lessons we learned as South Africa build towards next year’s T20 World Cup.

    AB rues lack of momentum

    AB rues lack of momentum

    AB de Villiers says South Africa struggled to get momentum on their side as they went down by 32 runs against New Zealand in the second T20I in Centurion on Sunday.

    Impatient Proteas draw series

    Impatient Proteas draw series

    A poor batting performance chasing an average 178 to win prevented South Africa from taking the T20I series, going down by 32 runs to draw 1-1 against New Zealand in Centurion on Sunday.

    SA vs NZ: T20I history

    SA vs NZ: T20I history

    South Africa have a superior record against New Zealand when it comes to T20 internationals. SACricketmag.com takes a look at the record books.