CWC round review: Proteas make statement, Aussies crumble

RYAN VREDE reviews the first round of fixtures in which South Africa soared and Australia showed signs that suggest they may be overrated.

Proteas' batting rebirth sparks World Cup hope

If there is to be a World Cup campaign that defies expectation, it will be built on a potent Proteas batting effort, writes Ryan Vrede.

Markram stars for record-setting Proteas

South Africa rewrote the ODI World Cup record books in a 102-run victory over Sri Lanka in Delhi on Saturday.

Proteas smash World Cup records

South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest World Cup total, with Aiden Markram clubbing the fastest tournament century, against shell-shocked Sri Lanka.

Watch: Can Proteas break World Cup duck?

Senior cricket contributor Ryan Vrede and “The Money Man” Kevin Ferguson discuss the Proteas’ World Cup prospects.

RECAP: Proteas vs Sri Lanka (2023 CWC)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Delhi.

Choker's tag there until World Cup win – Bavuma

Captain Temba Bavuma admits South Africa’s reputation for being World Cup “chokers” will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden title.

RECAP: Pakistan vs Netherlands (2023 CWC)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Hyderabad.

It's 150 not out as India, Australia clash

India begin their World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday in the 150th ODI clash between two of cricket’s heavyweight superpowers.

Buttler backs England to bounce back

England captain Jos Buttler says his team has enough “experience in the room” to recover from their crushing loss to New Zealand in the World Cup opener.

New Zealand crush England

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed centuries to power New Zealand to a crushing nine-wicket win over defending champions England in the opening match of the World Cup.

RECAP: England vs New Zealand (2023 CWC)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup opener in Ahmedabad.

Proteas hope to break World Cup curse

South Africa take a winning momentum into their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka desperate to escape the tag of big-time chokers.

Bavuma: I wasn’t sleeping

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has denied sleeping during a captains’ round table event ahead of the ODI World Cup.

Saffas Abroad: Herculean Harmer strikes again

A half-century and nine wickets against Hampshire make Essex spinner Simon Harmer the pick of South Africans playing in England’s County Championship.