Keshav Maharaj
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New Zealand get bowled out under 100 for 14th time in T20Is, lose to South Africa in 1st T20I
Cricket | Mar 15, 2026, 05:23 PM ISTNew Zealand played their first T20I since the T20 World Cup final today and got bowled out for just 91 runs against South Africa. The visitors chased down the target with 20 balls and seven wickets in hand to take a 1-0 lead in five-match series.
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South Africa to tour New Zealand for five T20I after T20 World Cup, IPL-bound players to skip series
Cricket | Feb 20, 2026, 08:59 PM ISTSouth Africa are scheduled to tour New Zealand for five T20 Internationals soon after the ongoing T20 World Cup. However, the majority of the World Cup players and the IPL bound players have not been picked in the squad. The series is set to begin on March 15 and will be played till March 25.
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Aiden Markram prepares to bowl vs Abhishek Sharma in powerplay, South Africa train accordingly
Cricket | Feb 20, 2026, 03:28 PM ISTSouth Africa are preparing spin plans for Abhishek Sharma ahead of the Super Eights clash in Ahmedabad, with Aiden Markram bowling in the nets to exploit his powerplay weakness. Despite three ducks, India back Abhishek, while a possible Axar Patel return is on the cards.
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IND vs SA Test squad comparison: Jadeja-Axar vs Maharaj-Harmer, who is better? Know stats
Cricket | Nov 13, 2025, 04:05 PM ISTThe two-match Test series between India and South Africa is all set to commence on November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Ahead of the series, let us have a look at the stats comparison between spinners from both sides.
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Maharaj creates South Africa history, becomes first spinner to reach elusive feat in Rawalpindi Test
Cricket | Oct 21, 2025, 02:02 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj ripped apart the Pakistani middle and lower order with his spin magic in the first innings of the Rawalpindi Test. Maharaj etched his name into the history books with his seven-wicket haul on Day 2 of the clash.
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Keshav Maharaj scripts WTC history after 7-fer against Pakistan, breaks R Ashwin's record
Cricket | Oct 21, 2025, 01:23 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj on his return after injury, ensured that Pakistan didn't run away with the game after threatening to go past 400 at one point having opted to bat first in the second Test in Rawalpindi. Maharaj finished with figures of 7/102, his 12th five-wicket haul, skittling Pakistan out for 333.
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South Africa expect spin challenge in Rawalpindi as Maharaj returns for second Test
Cricket | Oct 19, 2025, 07:44 PM ISTSouth Africa brace for a spin-heavy contest in the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Skipper Aiden Markram confirms Keshav Maharaj’s return, while the Proteas eye batting improvements to level the series after defeat in Lahore.
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Keshav Maharaj ruled out of T20I series vs England, South Africa announce replacement
Cricket | Sep 12, 2025, 10:33 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj is ruled out of South Africa’s T20I series vs England due to a groin injury. Bjorn Fortuin replaced him. Despite injuries to Maharaj and Ngidi, South Africa won the rain-shortened first T20I by 14 runs (DLS method).
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ICC rankings: Raza becomes No 1 all-rounder in ODIs, Maharaj strengthens his top bowling spot
Cricket | Sep 03, 2025, 03:14 PM ISTZimbabwe T20 skipper Sikandar Raza rose a couple of places after two half-centuries in as many ODIs against Sri Lanka recently in Harare. Raza returned scores of 92 and 59* and had almost pulled off one on his own but Sri Lanka ended up winning the game and the series 2-0.
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Maharaj recalled, Jansen, Williams return as South Africa name white-ball squads for England tour
Cricket | Aug 23, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj has been recalled to the T20I team after missing the last two series as South Africa experimented with their spinners during the tri-series in Zimbabwe and the Australia series. Meanwhile, Marco Jansen and Lizaad Williams are also back from their injuries.
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Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj register historic record against Australia in ODI series Down Under
Cricket | Aug 22, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTLungi Ngidi put up a bowling masterclass as he took a five-wicket haul in the second ODI against Australia. Meanwhile, Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj have achieved a historic feat with their brilliant performances Down Under.
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Keshav Maharaj becomes top-ranked bowler in ODIs after sensational five-wicket haul vs Australia
Cricket | Aug 20, 2025, 01:52 PM ISTSouth Africa's Keshav Maharaj has regained the No.1 position in the last ICC ODI rankings for bowlers. He picked up a stunning five-wicket haul in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia on Tuesday (August 19) and has been immediately rewarded.
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Keshav Maharaj creates South Africa record as Proteas register huge ODI win over Australia
Cricket | Aug 19, 2025, 10:01 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj took a five-wicket haul in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia and helped his team register a huge win. Maharaj also achieved a few milestones during his stellar outing at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns.
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Keshav Maharaj on cusp of history, set to become first South African spinner to achieve major record
Cricket | Aug 18, 2025, 09:11 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj is eyeing history as South Africa face Australia in a three-match ODI series. Maharaj has been a major lynchpin for South Africa in their bowling attack across formats and will hold the key for the Proteas in the series.
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Cricket South Africa annual awards: Temba Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj take top honours
Cricket | Aug 01, 2025, 09:33 AM ISTThe Cricket South Africa awards were held recently, where many big names from the country won several accolades. Keshav Maharaj won the men's player of the year award, with Nonkululeko Mlaba winning the women's player of the year award.
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3 captains in 3 Tests for South Africa after Keshav Maharaj ruled out of second Test vs Zimbabwe
Cricket | Jul 02, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj suffered a groin injury and is ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe, starting July 6. In his absence, Wiaan Mulder will be leading the team in Bulawayo. Regular captain Temba Bavuma is already out of action due to a left hamstring injury.
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Keshav Maharaj etches name in history books, achieves massive Test feat
Cricket | Jun 29, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTWith Zimbabwe taking on South Africa in the first Test of series, Proteas' stand-in skipper Keshav Maharaj achieved a major milestone and completed 200 wickets in the longest format of the game. He became the first South Africa spinner to achieve the feat in Test cricket.
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WTC-winning captain Temba Bavuma to miss Zimbabwe Test series, Keshav Maharaj to lead South Africa
Cricket | Jun 20, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTSouth Africa will tour neighbours Zimbabwe for two Test matches starting June 28 in Bulawayo. Keshav Maharaj, who has led South Africa in ODIs and T20Is, will be leading the new Test champions in Tests for the first time.
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Keshav Maharaj in tears after 27-Year wait ends for South Africa with WTC final win: WATCH
Cricket | Jun 14, 2025, 08:03 PM ISTKeshav Maharaj broke down in tears as South Africa won the 2025 WTC Final, ending a 27-year ICC title drought. Grateful to fans, he called it a “stepping stone” for future success. Marco Jansen admitted nerves but was thrilled the team got the job done.
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WTC final: We want to honour legends of the past, says Keshav Maharaj ahead of Australia showdown
Cricket | Jun 09, 2025, 08:20 PM ISTSouth Africa won the ICC Test mace 13 years ago at Lord's when they defeated England in a Test match. Keshav Maharaj has stated that the team is now looking to do it again at the mecca of cricket in the World Test Championship final for those legends.