Four defining areas for Proteas

The Proteas’ World Cup semi-final against Australia could be shaped by these four defining areas, writes RYAN VREDE.

Bavuma trains seemingly without pain

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma batted in the nets on Monday without any noticeable discomfort.

Starc warns Proteas: Aussies peaking at right time

Mitchell Starc says Australia have lived up to their reputation of “peaking at the right time” after overcoming a shaky start to win seven straight World Cup matches.

10 Memorable 2023 World Cup moments

After almost six weeks of huge totals, shock wins, heartbreaking losses, records and controversies, the league stage of the World Cup ended on Sunday.

Proteas to 'acknowledge the occasion'

Proteas coach Rob Walter has urged his team to enjoy the experience of playing in a World Cup semi-final.

Arthur: Best four teams in semis

Team director Mickey Arthur says Pakistan deserved to finish fifth at the World Cup.

England end poor World Cup with win

England sent Pakistan crashing out of the World Cup with a convincing 93-run win in Kolkata on Saturday.

Proteas turn attention to Australia

Rassie van der Dussen says the Proteas will take their “must-win mindset” into their World Cup semi-final against Australia at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Rassie steers Proteas to victory

Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup league game on Friday.

Coetzee, Maharaj put Proteas in pound seats

Gerald Coetzee and Keshav Maharaj impressed with the ball for the Proteas as Afghanistan were bowled out for 244 in Ahmedabad on Friday.

RECAP: Proteas vs Afghanistan (2023 CWC)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Ahmedabad.

Proteas have one eye on Aussies

David Miller has hailed Afghanistan as “one of the joys of the World Cup” but admits thoughts are already turning towards the Proteas’ semi-final clash with Australia.

RECAP: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (2023 CWC)

Get live text commentary and score updates from the World Cup match in Bengaluru.

Buttler eager to remain England captain

Jos Buttler wants to stay on as England captain as he prepares for a World Cup post-mortem with his employers.

Strong SA A squad to face Windies

Neil Brand will captain South Africa A in their three-match home series against the West Indies A in November and December.