South Africa

SA beat India by 72 runs in Cape Town

Seamer Vernon Philander takes career-best figures as rampant South Africa claim a 72-run victory over India at Newlands on Monday.
8 January 2018, 15:06 PM

Tigers in S Africa: Second ODI today

The action on a punishing tour of South Africa shifts to Paarl as Bangladesh try to avoid another embarrassment after a record 10-wicket
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Parnell ruled out of ODIs, Frylinck gets T20 call-up

South Africa’s left-arm pacer Wayne Parnell is ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Bangladesh following a groin strain.
17 October 2017, 09:57 AM

Tigers struggle in the second innings

Bangladesh struggle at 92/4 at lunch on the third day of the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Bloemfontein.
8 October 2017, 10:34 AM

Moeen hattrick seals Test for England

Moeen Ali's hattrick sees England complete a 239-run win over South Africa in the third Test at The Oval on Monday.
31 July 2017, 13:53 PM

Pietersen eyes South Africa international return

Kevin Pietersen says he has not ruled out resurrecting his international career with his native South Africa even though he'll be pushing 40 when he requalifies.
20 July 2017, 07:55 AM

South Africa pursue great obsession

South Africa's quest for a major international cricket trophy has become enough of an obsession for star batsman and one-day international captain AB de Villiers to put his Test career on hold.
29 May 2017, 08:19 AM

'Uneasy' South Africa staying put despite Manchester attack

Visiting South African cricketers "are uneasy" following Monday's suicide bomb attack on a pop concert in Manchester but abandoning their tour of England is not under consideration, the team's manager says.
24 May 2017, 06:55 AM

Anderson doubtful for first SA Test

James Anderson's chance of being fit for the first Test of the summer against South Africa will become clearer on Sunday when he has a scan on his groin injury.
21 May 2017, 18:00 PM

England have recovered from WC woes: AB

England have recovered from their disastrous 2015 World Cup campaign and are one of the favourites for next month's Champions Trophy, South Africa captain AB de Villiers said ahead of the teams' three-match one-day international series.
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Dale Steyn ruled out of England Test series

Fast bowler Dale Steyn has been ruled out of South Africa's four-match Test series in England after being forced to withdraw from his country's A team tour as he has yet to regain full fitness following a fractured shoulder.
15 May 2017, 06:46 AM

SA quick Wayne Parnell undergoing heart tests

South Africa quick Wayne Parnell is undergoing tests on his heart after suffering a scare during a domestic one-day game in England.
4 May 2017, 08:26 AM

Test bowler Tsotsobe charged with match fixing

Former South Africa bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has been charged with match fixing and has been suspended immediately after a lengthy investigation, Cricket South Africa said on Monday.
25 April 2017, 06:38 AM

Tough skipper says South Africa 'not good enough'

Faf du Plessis criticised South Africa's performances against New Zealand as "not good enough" Friday, despite going into the final Test in Hamilton with an unbeatable 1-0 lead in the series.
24 March 2017, 05:44 AM

De Kock, Bavuma give South Africa lead in second Test

Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma fell short of the centuries they probably deserved but drove South Africa to 349 for nine, a first innings lead of 81, at the close of play on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand on Friday.
17 March 2017, 07:01 AM

Green grass of New Zealand delights South Africa

After four days of rain the covers were peeled off the Basin Reserve wicket on Tuesday and to South Africa's delight it was green ahead of the second Test against New Zealand.
14 March 2017, 07:04 AM

Broom in for Taylor

Neil Broom has been called into New Zealand's squad for the second Test against South Africa after batsman Ross Taylor was ruled out due to a torn calf muscle, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Sunday.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Captains content after washout

South Africa and New Zealand's captains both claimed to have gained a psychological edge after rain washed out the final day of the first Test in Dunedin on Sunday.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Dunedin Test poised for intriguing final day

Dean Elgar failed to join a select group of South Africa batsman while New Zealand took three late wickets to leave the first Test at University Oval delicately poised at the end of the fourth day on Saturday.
11 March 2017, 08:26 AM

Kane Williamson leads fightback by injury-hit New Zealand

South Africa made Kane Williamson their number one target as the battling New Zealander ensured his side prospered despite a crippling injury to Ross Taylor on day two of the first Test Thursday.
9 March 2017, 08:08 AM