6 of the Best: Duminy’s hat-trick
We unearth some interesting statistics and facts on the back of JP Duminy’s World Cup hat-trick against Sri Lanka in Sydney on Wednesday…
Sri Lanka opt to bat
Sri Lanka have won the toss and will bat first in the quarter-final against South Africa in Sydney.
SA’s worst World Cup XI
On Monday, we picked our best World Cup XI. Today, we pick out worst World Cup XI from 1992 until 2015.
Lasith Malinga’s spell of terror
At the 2007 World Cup, South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 1 wicket in the super eight stage, but not before Lasith Malinga gave them a big scare by taking four wickets in four balls to almost single handedly win it for his team.
AB: We’ll come out on top
AB de Villiers says South Africa won’t choke against Sri Lanka in Wednesday’s World Cup quarter-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
It’s not just AB, says Murali
For Sri Lanka to win the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa, they must bat first and look beyond AB de Villiers, says Muttiah Muralitharan.
SA vs Sri Lanka: 5 key battles
We’re at the business end of the World Cup, where South Africa need to make history to reach the semi-finals. SACricketmag.com picks the key battles going into Wednesday’s quarter-final against Sri Lanka.
SA bowlers are the stronger unit
I’m going for our bowlers to spark and put South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.
Win toss, score 260 and it’s game on!
The toss might seem like a sideshow to the main event, but whoever wins it is likely to bat first in Sydney.
SA’s best World Cup XI
As we approach the play-offs, SACricketmag.com picks South Africa’s best World Cup XI of all time.
Morkel moves into top 10
Morne Morkel’s performances at the World Cup has seen him break into the top 10 ODI bowlers list in the latest ICC rankings, published on Monday.
Amla: De Kock will come good
South Africa’s senior statesmen are lining up to sing the praises of under-fire Quinton de Kock.
Domingo: We have learned from the past
South Africa have faced up to their ‘chokers’ tag in World Cups and have learned from the mistakes that previous sides have made, says coach Russell Domingo.
CWC news round-up
Sri Lanka’s front-line spinner Rangana Herath is recovering well and looks likely to face South Africa in Wednesday’s World Cup quarter-final at the SCG , chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said on Monday.
Herschelle Gibbs’ six sixes
On this day, at the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies, South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs made history when he became the first player to smash six sixes in one over in international cricket.
