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More history for Canada as Eustáquio's stoppage time goal leads team to first World Cup knockout win
Football | Jun 29, 2026, 12:59 PM ISTCanada have registered their first win in a FIFA World Cup knockout match in a historic outing for the Les Rouges. Stephen Eustáquio scored in stoppage time to take his team into the round of 16. They will now meet either of the Netherlands or Morocco in the next stage.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: South Africa stun South Korea 1-0, set up round of 32 clash with Canada
Football | Jun 25, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTThe South Africans or the 'Bafana Bafana' stunned the South Koreans in their last Group A game, winning the match by 1-0. They will now clash with Canada in round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 next.
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South Africa: Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting; suspects at large
World | Jun 10, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTInvestigators said the attackers entered the settlement through two different access points. They then moved through the area and opened fire on residents and other community members at several locations within the settlement.
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'India win good test, hungrier to clinch T20 World Cup': Wolvaardt eyes glory after near-misses
Cricket | May 26, 2026, 02:45 PM ISTSouth Africa have endured several heartbreaks in the past, having been the runners-up of the Women's T20 World Cups 2023 and 2024 and also the losing finalists in the ODI World Cup 2025. Captain Laura Wolvaardt stated that the team wants to go one step ahead in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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South Africa announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Shabnim Ismail returns
Cricket | May 12, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTSouth Africa announced their Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad with veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail returning from international retirement. Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk are also back as Laura Wolvaardt prepares to lead the Proteas.
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South Africa star set to reverse retirement ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026: Report
Cricket | May 12, 2026, 06:32 AM ISTSouth Africa could receive a major boost before the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail likely to reverse her retirement. The 37-year-old has been in talks with CSA officials after continuing to impress in franchise cricket worldwide.
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South Africa announce central contract for players; David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen axed
Cricket | Mar 31, 2026, 10:25 PM ISTCricket South Africa announced 2026–27 contracts, handing first deals to five players while dropping David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen, among others. Several injury-prone players also missed out as CSA named 18 men, 15 women and a PONI list.
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Connor Esterhuizen produces stunning knock as South Africa seal T20I series vs New Zealand
Cricket | Mar 25, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTConnor Esterhuizen’s explosive 75 powered South Africa to a 33-run win over New Zealand in Christchurch, sealing a 3-2 T20I series victory. The Proteas clinched their first away series under Shukri Conrad with a strong all-round performance.
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Kiwi pacers dominate after Devon Conway show as New Zealand script comeback in T20I series vs SA
Cricket | Mar 17, 2026, 04:02 PM ISTNew Zealand levelled the T20I series with a 68-run win in Hamilton as Devon Conway anchored the innings with a crucial fifty before late hitting boosted the total to 175 runs. Pacers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson ripped through South Africa in the second innings, claiming three wickets each.
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South Africa, stupidest team in T20 World Cup, should have eliminated India, says Vaughan
Cricket | Mar 13, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTMichael Vaughan claimed South Africa were the “stupidest team” at the T20 World Cup 2026, arguing they should have lost to West Indies in the Super 8 stage to eliminate India. India survived, beat England and New Zealand to win the cup, while South Africa were knocked out in semis.
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ICC books individual flights for WI, SA players, after chartered flight got cancelled
Cricket | Mar 10, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council arranged individual commercial flights for the stranded West Indies and South Africa players in Kolkata after a planned charter flight to Johannesburg was cancelled due to logistical issues and West Asia airspace restrictions. Daren Sammy left India last night.
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Sri Lanka appoint India's World Cup-winning coach as new head coach after Jayasuriya steps down
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTSri Lanka have appointed Gary Kirsten as the new head coach after Sanath Jayasuriya stepped down following their exit from the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, India's 2011 ODI World Cup-winning coach recently served Namibia as their consultant.
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England, West Indies, South Africa players to leave India soon after being stranded
Cricket | Mar 07, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTEngland, West Indies, and South Africa will finally leave India after being stranded post T20 World Cup due to the West Asia war. England is scheduled to depart on Saturday, while West Indies and South Africa fly together to Johannesburg. Afterwards, the Caribbeans will travel to Antigua.
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Finn Allen blasts fastest century in T20 World Cup history, New Zealand qualify for T20 WC final
Cricket | Mar 04, 2026, 10:41 PM ISTNew Zealand opener Finn Allen created history, having scored the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. He reached his ton in just 33 balls, as New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 final.
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Why is Ish Sodhi not playing for New Zealand vs South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final?
Cricket | Mar 04, 2026, 07:12 PM ISTNew Zealand have benched star spinner Ish Sodhi in their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Captain Mitchell Santner explained the reason after opting to bowl first in the middle. South Africa made three changes.
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The Perfect vs The Proven: Why Super 8 Group 1 is T20 World Cup’s True 'Group of Death'?
Cricket | Feb 20, 2026, 03:59 PM ISTAll four teams in Group 1 of the Super 8 round of T20 World Cup 2026 are unbeaten so far. This can be termed as a group of death when compared to other group as two good teams in Group 1 will be knocked out in the next week or so.
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SA outclass NZ, become first team to qualify for Super 8 after Markram, Jansen show
Cricket | Feb 14, 2026, 10:59 PM ISTAiden Markram’s unbeaten 86 and Marco Jansen’s four-wicket haul powered South Africa past New Zealand in Ahmedabad, chasing 176 with ease. The victory made the Proteas the first team to qualify for the Super 8 in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Two Super Overs: South Africa beat Afghanistan in one of T20 World Cup classics in Ahmedabad
Cricket | Feb 11, 2026, 03:20 PM ISTSouth Africa defeated Afghanistan in a two Super over thriller in the T20 World Cup 2026. Just when the Rashid Khan-led side seemed to get the job done, the Proteas pulled off a thriller. Rahmanullah Gurbaz did everything in power to win it but the team felt short in the end.
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Quinton de Kock breaks AB de Villiers' legendary record with half-century vs Afghanistan in T20 WC
Cricket | Feb 11, 2026, 12:58 PM ISTQuinton de Kock scored 59 against Afghanistan to become South Africa’s highest run-getter in T20 World Cup history, surpassing AB de Villiers. A 114-run stand with Rickelton powered the Proteas to 187 before Afghanistan fought back late.
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SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: South Africa win despite Gurbaz's brilliance
Cricket | Feb 11, 2026, 03:23 PM ISTAfter losing to New Zealand, Afghanistan aim to bounce back against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Noor Ahmad returns as Afghanistan include four spinners. South Africa, boosted by a win over Canada, also added a spinner for the clash.