Du Plessis: Batting display was stop-start

Captain Faf du Plessis admitted the Proteas set a total of around ’20 runs short’ as they plunged to a four-wicket defeat by New Zealand on Wednesday.

New Zealand compound Proteas woes

Kane Williamson scored 106 not out to guide New Zealand to a four-wicket win at Edgbaston and dash South Africa’s semi-final hopes. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Kiwis limit Proteas to 241

Hashim Amla and Rassie van der Dussen scored half-centuries as the Proteas set New Zealand a target of 242 at Edgbaston. JON CARDINELLI reports.

FAN CAMS: SA fans remain optimistic

Proteas fans at Edgbaston are optimistic ahead of the clash with New Zealand.

Ngidi returns as Proteas bat first

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl in the crunch World Cup game against South Africa at Edgbaston.

Now or never for Proteas

Hopefully the Proteas will be much more relaxed when they face New Zealand on Wednesday after finally breaking their duck at the 2019 World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Morgan dominates Afghanistan

England captain Eoin Morgan’s 148 helped his side set up a 150-run win against Afghanistan at Old Trafford.

Quinton keeping it simple

Proteas keeper and opening batsman Quinton de Kock was in a relaxed mood ahead of South Africa’s must-win clash with New Zealand on Wednesday, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Birmingham.

KG one of the best – Boult

New Zealand’s opening bowler Trent Boult has hailed Kagiso Rabada as one of the world’s best ahead of tomorrow’s showdown between the Proteas and Black Caps in Birmingham, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Rain in the air as Proteas look to the sky

The Proteas’ World Cup hopes dangle by a thread with the threat of rain looming in the Birmingham sky ahead of Wednesday’s clash with New Zealand.

Ngidi 100% ahead of Black Caps clash

Lungi Ngidi has declared himself fit ahead of South Africa’s crucial World Cup match against unbeaten New Zealand in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Predicting: Proteas XI vs New Zealand

New Zealand are the next test facing a battling Proteas unit as they prepare to meet in Birmingham. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

Proteas vs NZ result: Our experts divided

The SA Cricket magazine team are divided in their opinion about the result as the Proteas face another do-or-die World Cup fixture, this time against New Zealand in Birmingham.

Highlights: Bangladesh vs West Indies

Check out the highlights from Bangladesh’s memorable seven-wicket win over West Indies on Monday.

Preview: Proteas vs New Zealand

The Proteas will face another test of mettle against a combative New Zealand side in Birmingham on Wednesday, writes JON CARDINELLI.