Familiar story as Proteas fail yet again
Yet again South Africa were unable to get across the finishing line in a World Cup match when there was every chance of them being able to do so, writes GARY LEMKE.
Player ratings: Amla, Morris efforts in vain
The Proteas’ semi-finals dreams lay in tatters after they lost another World Cup thriller at Edgbaston. JOHN GOLIATH rates the South African players following their four-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand.
Du Plessis: Batting display was stop-start
Captain Faf du Plessis admitted the Proteas set a total of around ’20 runs short’ as they plunged to a four-wicket defeat by New Zealand on Wednesday.
New Zealand compound Proteas woes
Kane Williamson scored 106 not out to guide New Zealand to a four-wicket win at Edgbaston and dash South Africa’s semi-final hopes. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Kiwis limit Proteas to 241
Hashim Amla and Rassie van der Dussen scored half-centuries as the Proteas set New Zealand a target of 242 at Edgbaston. JON CARDINELLI reports.
FAN CAMS: SA fans remain optimistic
Proteas fans at Edgbaston are optimistic ahead of the clash with New Zealand.
RECAP: Williamson steers NZ to victory
Follow the live coverage of the World Cup clash between the Proteas and New Zealand at Edgbaston with the team at SA Cricket magazine.
Ngidi returns as Proteas bat first
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl in the crunch World Cup game against South Africa at Edgbaston.
Now or never for Proteas
Hopefully the Proteas will be much more relaxed when they face New Zealand on Wednesday after finally breaking their duck at the 2019 World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Morgan dominates Afghanistan
England captain Eoin Morgan’s 148 helped his side set up a 150-run win against Afghanistan at Old Trafford.
Quinton keeping it simple
Proteas keeper and opening batsman Quinton de Kock was in a relaxed mood ahead of South Africa’s must-win clash with New Zealand on Wednesday, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Birmingham.
KG one of the best - Boult
New Zealand’s opening bowler Trent Boult has hailed Kagiso Rabada as one of the world’s best ahead of tomorrow’s showdown between the Proteas and Black Caps in Birmingham, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
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.
