South Africa managed to post a below-par 204 batting first in Potchefstroom, thanks largely to a patient, well-paced 70 from Farhaan Behardien. It was clear from quite early on that South Africa would struggle as they slumped to 76-4 on a pitch devoid of any pace. The dismissals were largely soft, a combination of bad timing and poor shot selection…. Read more →
An opportunity for a series win will be the main motivation for the Proteas in the second ODI against New Zealand in Potchefstroom.
Aaron Phangiso has replaced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the second ODI against New Zealand in Potchefstroom on Sunday.
Imran Tahir says he is doing everything he can to get back into the South African Test team.
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.
South Africa were lacking some ‘Protea fire’ despite beating New Zealand in the first of three ODI’s on Wednesday.
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.
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 →
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
South Africa produced a polished performance as they cruised to a six-wicket victory in the first T20I against New Zealand in Durban on Friday.
Cricket South Africa held its annual four-day senior coaches conference at the Irene Country Lodge this week.
