Pakistan keep semi hunt alive

Pakistan pulled off a vital three-wicket win against Afghanistan in Leeds to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Tahir shows his class, helps friend and foe

Following the Proteas’ win over Sri Lanka, veteran spinner Imran Tahir spent time working with both teammate Tabraiz Shamsi and opponent Jeffrey Vandersay.

Du Plessis: Victory feels hollow

Captain Faf du Plessis says the Proteas’ nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street was a welcome break from the pain of the World Cup, but still feels hollow. DANIEL GALLAN reports.

Proteas fire too little too late

The minor success against Sri Lanka should be remembered in the context of a major World Cup failure, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Job done as Proteas brush aside Sri Lanka

Thankfully, South African cricket fans don’t have to go full into full meltdown mode and burn their Proteas shirts in public because while victory over Sri Lanka was a matter of too little too late, it at least lifted some of the gloom around a poor World Cup campaign, writes GARY LEMKE.

Player ratings: All smiles for ruthless Proteas

Without the pressure of trying to advance to the playoffs, the Proteas turned in a complete performance. WADE PRETORIUS rates the efforts of the South Africans.

Amla, Faf fire as Proteas bounce back

Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis scored half-centuries to steer the Proteas to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Pretorius reduces Sri Lanka to 203

South Africa need 204 runs to win after dismissing Sri Lanka for a modest total at Chester-le-Street.

RECAP: Proteas thrash Sri Lanka

Follow the live coverage of the World Cup clash between the Proteas and Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street with the team at SA Cricket magazine.

Duminy, Pretorius return as SA bowl first

South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl in the World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street.

FAN CAMS: Proteas vs Sri Lanka

There remains a loyal fan base behind the Proteas in Durham despite South Africa’s early exit from the competition. 

Sri Lanka out to heap more misery on Proteas

Sri Lanka are ready to add to the Proteas’ World Cup pain but coach Chandika Hathurusingha is aware that playing already eliminated sides presents a unique challenge, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Predictions: All but one predict SA will win

The SA Cricket magazine team believe the Proteas will derail Sri Lanka’s hopes for a top-four place when the teams meet at Chester-le-street on Friday.

India destroy West Indies

India edged closer to sealing a semi-final spot with a dominant 125-run win over the West Indies in Manchester.

'We want to apologise to Proteas fans'

JP Duminy charted new territory when he became the first to overtly apologise to the public back home following the Proteas’ World Cup woes. DANIEL GALLAN reports.