Rain puts Proteas 2-1 up
The Proteas won the third ODI against Pakistan by 13 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method to put them 2-1 up in the five-match series. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Imam-ul-Haq second to 1000 ODI runs
Imam-ul-Haq’s superb 101 against South Africa at SuperSport Park helped his side set the Proteas a challenging score of 318 for victory … but it also put the opener second on the list of fastest batsmen to 1000 ODI runs.
Imam ton hushes critics and sets Proteas challenging 318
Imam-ul-Haq scored his fifth ton as Pakistan posted 317-6 in the third ODI against the Proteas at SuperSport Park, reports KHALID MOHIDIN.
Sipamla cracks Proteas T20 nod
Lutho Sipamla, the 20-year-old Warriors fast bowler who was a revelation for Tshwane Spartans in the recent MSL, has been rewarded on his fine form by getting a call-up to the Proteas T20I squad for the three-match Series against Pakistan at the start of February.
Hendricks starts, SA bowl first
The Proteas lost the toss and will bowl first in the third ODI against Pakistan at SuperSport Park.
Pietersen, Kohli’s Twitter exchange
Kevin Pietersen and Virat Kohli were involved in a funny Twitter exchange on Thursday.
Labuschagne scores maiden fifty
South African-born Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has scored his maiden half-century in Australia’s first Test against Sri Lanka.
Rassie on the rise
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says the emergence of Rassie van der Dussen at international level has thrown a spanner in the works for the selectors.
Faf calls for consistency after ‘rusty’ Proteas performances
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is looking for his side to perform with greater consistency with both bat and ball ahead of the third ODI against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.
Roach rips through England, 77 all out
Kemar Roach picked up a sensational 5-17 during England’s disastrous 77 all out during the first innings against West Indies in the first Test at Barbados, and earns himself Wednesday’s Turbo Bowler award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
STATS: SA vs Pakistan (3rd ODI) – Centurion
South Africa and Pakistan are deadlocked at 1-1 in the five-match series heading to the third ODI in Centurion. ANITHA MADIKIZELA digs into the stats around the clash at SuperSport Park.
Lions’ win over Knights closes gap on table-topping Cobras
The Lions secured a five-wicket victory over the Knights in Bloemfontein to keep their 4-Day Franchise Series title race against the Cobras alive, while the Warriors and Dolphins played out to a draw in East London.
Faf forgives sorry Sarfaraz
Captain Faf du Plessis has emphasised that South Africa have forgiven Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, who racially taunted all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo during the second ODI at Kingsmead in Durban earlier this week.
PCB reiterates zero-tolerance approach toward racism
The Pakistan Cricket Board have expressed regret about captain Sarfaraz Ahmed’s racial remarks during the second ODI against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban earlier this week.
Six things worth knowing about SA’s ODI record in Centurion
South Africa and Pakistan will contest the third ODI at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday. The hosts’ record in the intermediate format of the game at this venue is average, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
