Rain in the air as Proteas look to the sky

The Proteas’ World Cup hopes dangle by a thread with the threat of rain looming in the Birmingham sky ahead of Wednesday’s clash with New Zealand.

Ngidi 100% ahead of Black Caps clash

Lungi Ngidi has declared himself fit ahead of South Africa’s crucial World Cup match against unbeaten New Zealand in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Predicting: Proteas XI vs New Zealand

New Zealand are the next test facing a battling Proteas unit as they prepare to meet in Birmingham. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

Proteas vs NZ result: Our experts divided

The SA Cricket magazine team are divided in their opinion about the result as the Proteas face another do-or-die World Cup fixture, this time against New Zealand in Birmingham.

Shakib stars as Bangladesh crush Windies

Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round masterclass helped Bangladesh seal a seven-wicket win against the West Indies in Taunton.

Phehlukwayo bending his back for SA

All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo is riding high as one of the Proteas’ most valuable assets, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Sharma’s classy ton sinks Pakistan

Rohit Sharma scored his second century of the tournament which helped India to an emphatic 89-run win over Pakistan in a rain-effected clash in Manchester.

Player ratings: Immy gets 10 as Proteas deliver

A win at last and with that comes a more pleasant edition of the World Cup player ratings for the Proteas, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

Faf can't hide relief

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis said he feels ‘lighter’ now that his team finally have a victory in the Cricket World Cup after beating Afghanistan by 9 wickets in Cardiff, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Ruthless Proteas snap losing streak

The Proteas kept their small World Cup playoff flame burning after they recorded their first win of the 2019 World Cup with a nine-wicket, Duckworth-Lewis, thrashing of Afghanistan in Cardiff, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Tahir ends Afghanistan resistance

Imran Tahir came out firing for South Africa after the second rain interruption and helped the Proteas to restrict Afghanistan to 125 in their World Cup group-stage match in Cardiff, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Proteas opt to bowl first again

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first in their do-or-die World Cup clash with Afghanistan in Cardiff on Saturday.

Faf: We can be dangerous

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis still harbours hope that his side can beat the odds and the weather at the 2019 World Cup.

Cobras rally in defence amid racism claims

Local franchise the Cape Cobras have rallied following accusations of racism dividing the dressing room which left the Western Cape Cricket board and players ‘aghast by the accusations’.

Sophia Gardens to help Proteas bloom

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis is drawing confidence from the green pitch and short straight boundaries at Sophia Gardens, and believes the ground may aid his beleaguered team, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Cardiff.