Proteas break Pakistan hearts
The Proteas survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win on Friday and move closer to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
The Proteas survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win on Friday and move closer to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed four wickets as South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 270 in their World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.
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Three matches in a week will reveal whether the Proteas are serious contenders for the World Cup, or if their early form was yet another false dawn, writes RYAN VREDE.
If the World Cup represents Quinton de Kock’s farewell to ODIs, then the Proteas opener is bowing out in style.
The kind of thrilling finishes associated with previous World Cups have yet to be seen at this edition.
Glenn Maxwell and David Warner led Australia to a record World Cup 309-run rout of the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Proteas stand-in captain Aiden Markram says match-winning batsman Quinton de Kock is a “free spirit” who should be allowed “to fly”.
Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa hammered Bangladesh by 149 runs in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa piled up 382-5 against Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
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Test captain Ben Stokes has signed just a 12-month extension while other England cricketers have agreed multi-year deals amid a raft of new central contracts announced on Tuesday.
Reeza Hendricks’ showing against England compounded Temba Bavuma’s struggle for runs. The selectors have a big decision to make, writes RYAN VREDE.
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Western Province and the North West Dragons will meet in the One-Day Cup final at Newlands on Saturday.