Proteas opt to bowl first again

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first in their do-or-die World Cup clash with Afghanistan in Cardiff on Saturday.

FAN CAMS: Have Proteas fans been too harsh?

Fans gather in Cardiff to support their teams, despite unfavourable weather conditions predicted, as the Proteas take on Afghanistan.

Watch: Proteas press conference

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis chats to media ahead of Saturday’s crucial clash with Afghanistan in Cardiff.

Faf: We can be dangerous

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis still harbours hope that his side can beat the odds and the weather at the 2019 World Cup.

Cobras rally in defence amid racism claims

Local franchise the Cape Cobras have rallied following accusations of racism dividing the dressing room which left the Western Cape Cricket board and players ‘aghast by the accusations’.

Root ton silences Windies

A Joe Root century helped strengthen England’s position on the World Cup standings with a simple eight-wicket win over the West Indies at the Rose Bowl.

Ngidi unlikely to face Afghanistan

Lungi Ngidi is set to miss the Proteas’ crucial clash against Afghanistan on Saturday due to injury, while Beuran Hendricks may make his first appearance at the tournament.

Sophia Gardens to help Proteas bloom

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis is drawing confidence from the green pitch and short straight boundaries at Sophia Gardens, and believes the ground may aid his beleaguered team, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Cardiff.

Rain predicted for crucial Proteas clash

The Proteas will be desperately hoping that their World Cup dreams are not washed away on Saturday, with inclement conditions predicted for their must-win clash against Afghanistan.

Rassie: 'It's one bad week'

South Africa’s middle-order batsman Rassie van der Dussen maintains that the mood in the Proteas camp remains upbeat, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Searching for a silver lining

CRAIG LEWIS and WADE PRETORIUS sit down to discuss an eventful week for the Proteas with a view how they might recover this week.

Preview: Proteas vs Afghanistan

South Africa have to beat Afghanistan well in Cardiff on Saturday in order to boost their net run rate and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, writes JON CARDINELLI.

India vs New Zealand abandoned

The match between India and New Zealand in Nottingham has been rained out.

Predicting: Our experts back SA to win

The SA Cricket magazine team are predicting that the Proteas will get their World Cup back on track with a win over Afghanistan in Cardiff.

Predicting: Proteas XI vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan face the winless Proteas at the Cardiff Wales stadium. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.