Holder, second best Test average in 100 years

Windies captain Jason Holder currently holds the second best Test bowling average in a calendar year for the last 100 years, having taken 33 wickets at an average of 12.39 in 2018.

‘I’m always happy getting wickets’ – Paterson

Playing in his eighth T20I for South Africa, Dane Paterson took two key wickets against Zimbabwe at Senwes Park to earn the Player of the Match honours and set up a six-wicket win for the Proteas.

Tahir relishes success as new-ball bowler

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir relished bowling with the new ball, as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 34 runs in Tuesday’s first Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe at Buffalo Park in East London.

Bilal Asif rips through Aussies

Bilal Asif was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan as his 6-36 on Test debut helped his team secure a 280-run first-innings lead after dismissing Australia for 202 runs.

August downs Boland with four-for

Clayton August was at his destructive best for Easterns against Boland as the seasoned left-hander picked up 4-31 in the first innings to reach 200 first-class wickets in the CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup match at Benoni, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.

Ngidi the Man

Lungi Ngidi continues to make his mark on the international stage as his sensational bowling helped South Africa bowl Zimbabwe out for just 117 runs in the first ODI in Kimberley.

Mothoa’s five sticks put Titans in control

A devastating five-for from Alfred Mothoa handed the Titans the advantage at the end of day one of the 4-Day Franchise Series season against the Dolphins in Centurion on Wednesday.

Shahbaz Nadeem’s 8-10

When India A bowler Shahbaz Nadeem took a sensational eight wickets for 10 runs for Jharkhand to break the all-time List A record, it included a hat-trick he didn’t even know about.

100 and counting for rollicking Rashid

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has clinched 100 ODI wickets – in a mere 44 matches.

‘Jewel of SA cricket’ takes 100th ODI wicket

South African seamer Marizanne Kapp has become the 18th women’s cricketer to snare 100 wickets in ODI competition.

Abbott ‘stoked’ with hat-trick

Former South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott took a hat-trick as Hampshire completed a convincing 114-run victory over Worcestershire at New Road this week.

Lamichhane takes five in Bangi

Nepal’s teenage sensation Sandeep Lamichhane almost bowled his side to a surprise win against Hong Kong.

Irfan the Unplayable

Giant paceman Mohammad Irfan recorded the greatest ever spell of T20 bowling in history.

Morkel’s six enhances status

Morne Morkel took six wickets in a thrilling win for Surrey over Lancashire and enhanced his status as a cutting-edge leader.

Seasoned Kleinveldt strikes early

Rory Kleinveldt ripped through the Middlesex top order to spark a follow-on.