After the 49-run loss to Pakistan at Lord’s, which has officially eliminated South Africa from the World Cup, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has accepted that this is the low point of his tenure. DANIEL GALLAN reports.
Finally out of their misery, the Proteas’ World Cup campaign was ended two games early after they continued their struggles at Lord’s. WADE PRETORIUS rates the efforts of the South Africans.
The Proteas officially crashed out of the World Cup semi-final race after a crushing loss to Pakistan on Sunday.
Pakistan won by 49 runs at Lord’s on Sunday to knock South Africa out of the World Cup playoff race. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Pakistan fired late in their innings to set the Proteas a target of 309 in the World Cup match at Lord’s.
Proteas fans say their side are playing for national pride and Pakistan fans expect their side to make the top four.
Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat in the World Cup clash against South Africa at Lord’s.
Former Proteas coach Gary Kirsten says there is no answer as to why the national side continues to struggle at major ICC tournaments.
Carlos Brathwaite’s late century was in vain as New Zealand secured a five-run win against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Mohammad Shami took a hat-trick in the final over against Afghanistan to seal an 11-run win at the Rose Bowl.
Aiden Markram insists that the Proteas are in good spirits despite poor results on the field, which have all but eliminated them from the Cricket World Cup, writes DANIEL GALLAN at Lord’s.
The Proteas’ minds are probably already on the plane home following their gut-wrenching defeat by New Zealand, but they have Sunday’s clash with Pakistan and two other matches left at this World Cup to salvage some pride, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Most South African fans have written off the national team’s chances of progressing past the group phase at the World Cup but, mathematically, there is still a glimmer of hope.
Pakistan are the next test facing a battling Proteas unit as they prepare to meet at Lord’s. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.
Lasith Malinga (4-43) sparked a phenomenal bowling performance from Sri Lanka as they defended 232-9 to beat England by 20 runs in Leeds.
