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  2019 World Cup: South Africa choke before they actually could have choked

  Cricket | June 20, 2019 11:34 IST

  South Africa have won just one game out of the five they played and after the loss against New Zealand on Wednesday, their 2019 World Cup campaign is all about salvaging pride than winning the cup.

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  2019 World Cup: Gave everything and couldn't have asked for anything more, says Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | June 20, 2019 12:16 IST

  Latest Cricket News 2019 World Cup: Faf du Plessis said that he feels five years older and the loss to New Zealand on Wednesday is hurting as South Africa stare at elimination from 2019 World Cup.

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  2019 World Cup: Faf du Plessis heaps praise on Imran Tahir after win over Afghanistan

  Cricket | June 16, 2019 12:14 IST

  Man-of-the-match Imran Tahir (4/29) and Chris Morris (3/13) wreaked havoc to bundle out Afghanistan for a meagre 125 and then win by 9 wickets.

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  2019 World Cup | If we look back, it would be tough to get out of hole: Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | June 14, 2019 21:47 IST

  Du Plessis knows there is a long way to go but believes the current situation could bring out the best of his team. 

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  2019 World Cup: Faf du Plessis content with a point after West Indies game gets washed out

  Cricket | June 11, 2019 13:40 IST

  A struggling South Africa got their first point of the World Cup after their game against the West Indies was abandoned due to persistent rain on Monday.

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  2019 World Cup: It was too late to include AB de Villiers in World Cup squad, says Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | June 10, 2019 23:24 IST

  The South African captain broke his silence on the phone-call with AB de Villiers, stating that the former Proteas batsman was too late to approach the side.

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  2019 World Cup | Proteas hurting, making mistakes all the time: Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | June 06, 2019 15:20 IST

  Reflecting on the team's performance against India, Faf du Plessis said Virat Kohli's men put up a professional performance and the absence of injured pacers like Dale Steyn and Lungi Ngidi hurt his side.

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  2019 World Cup: Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity, says Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | June 04, 2019 20:28 IST

  Du Plessis said he is addressing the situation with some strong worded message to the junior players.

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  2019 World Cup: Faf du Plessis not pleased with performances but promises fightback

  Cricket | June 03, 2019 9:45 IST

  South Africa have now lost the first two games of their 2019 World Cup campaign against England and Bangladesh respectively.

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  We need to move on quickly from England loss, says South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | May 31, 2019 10:35 IST

  South Africa were thrashed by 104 runs by favourites England in the opening match of the ICC World Cup, which began at The Oval on Thursday.

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  2019 World Cup: Dale Steyn's absence against England a big loss, says Faf du Plessis

  Cricket | May 30, 2019 8:44 IST

  South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said that Dale Steyn makes their bowling attack a very strong one and his absence will force a change in their game plan.

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  England vs South Africa | As underdogs, pressure will be less on us: Faf du Plessis ahead of World Cup opener

  Cricket | May 29, 2019 19:12 IST

  Faf du Plessis will lead his side out at The Oval against the world’s top-ranked team, which is also chasing its maiden World Cup trophy.

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  2019 World Cup: South Africa out to shed the 'choker' tag

  Cricket | May 28, 2019 16:21 IST

  The South African side is not counted among the favourites for the World Cup, but it has all the qualities to shed the infamous "choker" tag.

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  South Africa captain Faf du Plessis urges teammates to not be 'Superman' in 2019 World Cup

  Cricket | May 20, 2019 12:42 IST

  South Africa have not reached a final of a World Cup and have been knocked out at the semifinals stage four times in the past.

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  IPL 2019: Experience overcomes rocky roads as CSK reaches 8th IPL final

  Cricket | May 11, 2019 20:19 IST

  MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings reached yet another IPL final, and will take on arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in a riveting showdown for the trophy.

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  CSK's confidence in big games helped me and Shane Watson: Faf du Plessis after entering IPL 2019 final

  Cricket | May 11, 2019 12:17 IST

  Du Plessis and Watson broke the rut on Friday, putting up 81 runs as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) successfully chased down a target of 148 set by Delhi Capitals (DC) to reach a record eighth final in 10 years.

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  2nd T20I: Isuru Udana's fireworks in vain as South Africa clinch series against Sri Lanka

  Cricket | March 23, 2019 9:40 IST

  The victory at SuperSport Park was set up by half-centuries from opener Reeza Hendricks (65 off 46 balls) and Rassie van der Dussen (64 off 44).

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  1st ODI: Faf du Plessis century gives South Africa 8-wicket win over Sri Lanka

  Cricket | March 03, 2019 21:37 IST

  Faf Du Plessis finished on 112 not out and South Africa cruised to 232-2 to win with just over 11 overs to spare.

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  Test cricket is alive and kicking! Kohli, Bumrah, Pujara, Cummins and now Perera are proof

  Cricket | February 17, 2019 14:43 IST

  Test cricket continues to be the premier stage of the sport despite mushrooming of cash-rich T20 leagues around the world.

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  'A superman effort from him': Faf du Plessis on Kusal Perera's match winning knock

  Cricket | February 16, 2019 23:27 IST

  Perera almost single-handedly won the game but No. 11 batsman Vishwa Fernando played a crucial role as he hung around for 27 balls for his 6 not out to allow Perera, with nothing to lose.