Failures of leadership, a lack of temperament, technical and tactical ineptitude. It was the same old South African World Cup story, unfolding under the watch of an incompetent captain, Temba Bavuma, writes RYAN VREDE.
The Proteas’ World Cup semi-final curse continued as they suffered a three-wicket defeat to Australia in Kolkata on Thursday.
David Miller hit a defiant century to help rescue the Proteas in their World Cup semi-final on Thursday but Australia will only chase a modest 213-run target to make the final.
Get live text commentary and score updates from the second World Cup semi-final in Kolkata.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has warned they are not up against a “Mickey Mouse team” in their World Cup semi-final against Australia.
Injured Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says he is not “100%” and the team will decide later if he is fit enough to play in the World Cup semi-final against Australia.
Proteas coach Rob Walter says injured Temba Bavuma will not receive preferential treatment because he is the team captain.
South Africa and Australia clash in the second semi-final of the World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday. We look at five great ODIs between the cricketing powerhouses.
The Proteas insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches when they clash with Australia on Thursday for a spot in the final.
The Proteas’ World Cup semi-final against Australia could be shaped by these four defining areas, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas coach Rob Walter on whether captain Temba Bavuma is ‘undroppable’ and their World Cup semi-final against Australia on Thursday.
Australia opener Travis Head made a late entry into the World Cup after recovering from a fractured hand but says the injury was a “blessing in disguise”.
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Highlights of the 1999 World Cup semi-final between Australia and South Africa at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest ODIs.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma batted in the nets on Monday without any noticeable discomfort.
