2nd ODI: South Africa thrash Pakistan to level series 1-1; Quinton de Kock smashes 123 in dominant chase | Cricket News

[ad_1] Quinton de Kock (Pic credit: Cricket SA) South Africa produced a clinical display to level the three-match ODI series against Pakistan with a commanding 8-wicket victory in the second encounter at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a challenging 270, the Proteas made light work of Pakistan’s total, led by Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten […]

‘It starts for us in Pakistan’: South Africa captain issues warning to oppositions | Cricket News

[ad_1] South African players celebrate with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground (AP Photo) South Africa’s cricket team, led by Aiden Markram, is preparing to defend their World Test Championship title as they begin a new cycle with a two-test series in Pakistan.The […]

ENG vs SA 1st ODI: Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram shine as South Africa thrash England by 7 wickets | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa produced a clinical performance to crush England by seven wickets in the opening one-day international at Headingley on Tuesday. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa produced a clinical performance to crush England by seven wickets in the opening one-day international at Headingley on Tuesday. The contest was effectively decided inside the first […]

Time to move on from WTC win: Kagiso Rabada shifts focus for Australia tour

[ad_1] South Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada believes it is time for the Proteas to move on from the emotional high of their World Test Championship (WTC) final victory over Australia, as the two sides gear up for a six-match white-ball series beginning Sunday in Darwin. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Rabada acknowledged the […]

WTC Final: ‘Australia will come prepared’ – Harbhajan Singh backs Aussies over South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pat Cummins (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed Australia to retain the World Test Championship (WTC) title in the upcoming final against South Africa at Lord’s, citing their superior familiarity with English conditions as a key factor.Led by Pat Cummins, Australia are aiming to become the first team […]

ZIM vs SA: Dewald Brevis to make Test debut as Keshav Maharaj leads young South Africa XI in Zimbabwe | Cricket News

[ad_1] Dewald Brevis during a practice session. (Pic credit: CSA) World champions South Africa will field a youthful and largely new-look XI for the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, with Keshav Maharaj named captain in the absence of regular skipper Temba Bavuma. Maharaj, who is just one wicket away from reaching 200 Test scalps, […]

WTC final: Australia head coach backs Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne after Lord’s heartbreak | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, right, and batting partner Usman Khawaja react as they walk past each other during the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed old guard Usman Khawaja and out of […]

WTC Final, Australia vs South Africa: Why has Steve Smith been taken to hospital? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia’s Steve Smith reacts after getting hurt while fielding on day three of the World Test Championship final. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia’s Steve Smith has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Test Championship final after suffering a painful finger injury on Friday at Lord’s. The veteran batter sustained a compound […]

‘You are not going to get rid of chokers tag’: Mark Boucher, claims Temba Bavuma’s South Africa can transform Test cricket with WTC Final victory | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former South Africa cricket head coach Mark Boucher believes a victory for the Temba Bavuma-led South African team in the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s on June 11 could revitalize Test cricket in South Africa. The team secured their first-ever WTC final appearance after winning seven consecutive Tests and topping […]