Proteas squeeze out 266
The Proteas posted 266-2 thanks to a ton from Hashim Amla and a debut half-century from Rassie van der Dussen in the first ODI against Pakistan.
KZN crush WP, North West turn tables on Free State
KwaZulu-Natal shattered Western Province’s second innings to set up a 10-wicket win, while North West’s tail wagged before inspired bowling by the Jansen twins delivered the knockout punch for a 100-run win over Free State on the final day of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup action.
Van der Dussen debuts, SA bat first
The Proteas have won the toss and will bat first in the opening ODI against Pakistan at St George’s Park.
Sensational Saturday of twin WBBL thrillers
Saturday saw an astonishing day of semi-finals in the Women’s Big Bash League as the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers won through to next Saturday’s final, with both matches going through to the final ball.
ODI series vs Pakistan a 'nice challenge' - Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is anticipating a tough contest against Pakistan in the ODI series, especially with two key players (Quinton de Kock and Dale Steyn) rested for the first two matches of the series.
North West struggling, honours even for KZN & WP
Free State are on course for a victory over North West, while KZN and Western Province look set for a draw after the second day of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup action.
Hurricanes extend league lead with last-over win
George Bailey powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a last-over win over the Perth Scorchers that put the Hurricanes firmly on top of the Big Bash League, while leaving the Scorchers tied at the bottom of the log with the Melbourne Stars.
HIGHLIGHTS: Aus vs India, 3rd ODI
Australia put down six chances in the field in the deciding ODI of the series, while wily ODI hitman MS Dhoni led India’s power chase as the visitors romped home by seven wickets to clinch the ODI series 2-1 at the MCG.
Imperious Dhoni sees India romp home in series clincher
A superb Indian batting display saw the visitors home by seven wickets to secure a 2-1 ODI series triumph as they finished their tour of Australia on a high, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: I didn't respect my one-day batting - Steve Waugh
Aussie batting legend Steve Waugh recalls his maiden ODI century, but admits he never fulfilled his potential as a one-day player because of the limited opportunities batting at six in the order.
WATCH: Sensational 6-42 for recalled Chahal
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal celebrated his recall to India’s ODI side at the MCG by taking his second ODI five-for and his best ODI figures, at the same time equalling the record for best ODI figures on Australian soil.
Preview: Proteas vs Pakistan (1st ODI)
The Proteas will continue to experiment when they take on Pakistan in the first ODI at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Smuts on impact of T20s
Jon-Jon Smuts chats to Khalid Mohidin about the Warriors’ victory against the Cobras and how T20 cricket has affected the longer format.
Kleinveldt ends first-class career
Former Proteas seamer Rory Kleinveldt has retired from first-class cricket with immediate effect.
Bird off to solid start on day of four debuts
KwaZulu-Natal Coastal and Western Province both blooded two first-class debutants, with SA Schools star Jonathan Bird scoring 42 of his side’s first 65 runs in his first-class cricket debut during the first day of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup action.
