South Africa
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David Miller, Gerald Coetzee ruled out of white-ball series vs Pakistan, SA announce new skippers
Cricket | Oct 23, 2025, 09:15 PM ISTSouth Africa face injury setbacks as David Miller and Gerald Coetzee are ruled out of the Pakistan tour. Donovan Ferreira will lead the T20I side, with Matthew Breetzke captaining the ODIs. Ottneil Baartman replaces Coetzee in the ODI squad.
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South Africa script Women's World Cup history against Pakistan with batting carnage in Colombo
Cricket | Oct 22, 2025, 08:10 AM ISTSouth Africa created a major record in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 during their clash against Pakistan. The Proteas Women unleashed their carnage against Pakistan as they made 312/9 in 40 overs in the rain-hit game at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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PAK vs SA 2nd Test Highlights: South Africa end Day 2 on 185/4, trail by 148 more
Cricket | Oct 22, 2025, 10:15 AM ISTPAK vs SA 2nd Test Highlights: Pakistan and South Africa fought tooth and nail on the opening day of the second Test match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with 259/5 on the board. Meanwhile, the Proteas spinners also showed fight with the ball.
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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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How did South Africa officially qualify for Women's World Cup semis without NRR issue? Explained
Cricket | Oct 18, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTSouth Africa joins Australia as the second team to qualify for the Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal. The Proteas didn't even need the Net run rate thing to book their spot for the semis. Check how they made it to the semis without the NRR.
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South Africa's 10-match winning streak ends following Noman Ali's masterclass in Lahore
Cricket | Oct 15, 2025, 03:37 PM ISTPakistan ended South Africa’s 10-match win streak with a 93-run Test victory in Lahore, powered by key wickets from spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, and a devastating spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealing the match on a challenging spin-friendly pitch.
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Gerald Coetzee injures pectoral muscle during one-off T20I vs Namibia, doubtful for Pakistan tour
Cricket | Oct 11, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTSouth Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee suffered a pectoral injury during the T20I vs Namibia, casting doubt on his availability for the Pakistan white-ball series. With Kwena Maphaka also ruled out, SA's pace stocks are tested ahead of a busy international schedule.
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38-year-old Asif Afridi likely to debut for Pakistan vs South Africa, was once banned by PCB
Cricket | Oct 12, 2025, 10:30 AM ISTPakistan handed a Test debut to 38-year-old spinner Asif Afridi for the first Test against South Africa in Lahore, replacing the unwell Sajid Khan. Afridi joins veteran Nauman Ali as Pakistan aim to start the new World Test Championship cycle strong.
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Namibia stun South Africa, register four-wicket win in historic first-ever match at home
Cricket | Oct 11, 2025, 09:41 PM ISTNamibia stunned South Africa with a historic four-wicket win in their first-ever home T20I. Despite South Africa’s weakened lineup and Quinton de Kock’s return, Namibia’s strong bowling and Zane Green’s unbeaten 30 led them to a memorable victory.
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NAM vs SA Highlights: Namibia shock South Africa in Windhoek in four wicket win
Cricket | Oct 11, 2025, 09:11 PM ISTNamibia stunned South Africa in a one-off T20I at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek. This was Namibia's first-ever win over South Africa in their maiden meeting against the Proteas, who had rested several of their senior players as they play a Test match tomorrow against Pakistan.
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South Africa vs Namibia Live: When and where to watch one-off T20I on TV and stream online?
Cricket | Oct 10, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTSouth Africa face Namibia in a one-off T20I in Windhoek, led by Donovan Ferreira. With stars like de Kock and Hendricks, they’re favourites, but Namibia, under Gerhard Erasmus, aim to challenge with a strong squad in this historic clash.
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Why is Renuka Singh Thakur not playing vs South Africa in ODI World Cup 2025?
Cricket | Oct 09, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTRenuka Thakur was dropped from India's ODI World Cup 2025 clash vs South Africa after a below-par performance against Pakistan. Amanjot Kaur returned to the XI, replacing her, having impressed with a 57-run knock in the tournament opener.
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South Africa gear up for spin-heavy challenge as they begin WTC title defence in Pakistan
Cricket | Oct 06, 2025, 07:42 PM ISTSouth Africa prepares for a spin-heavy Test series in Pakistan, with stand-in captain Aiden Markram confident despite missing key players like Temba Bavuma. The squad includes multiple spinners, and options like Dewald Brevis are considered to fill crucial batting roles.
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Kwena Maphaka's injury concerns give South Africa headache ahead of India tour
Cricket | Oct 06, 2025, 05:09 PM ISTKwena Maphaka’s hamstring injury during a domestic match has raised concerns ahead of South Africa’s busy international schedule, including tours of Pakistan and India. The young fast bowler’s fitness will be confirmed after a precautionary MRI as selectors weigh his workload.
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South Africa's pace trio registers unwanted record following embarrassing loss against England
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 10:01 AM ISTThe pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams, and Marco Jansen had a day to forget against England in the second T20I of the ongoing series. Conceding 304 runs in the first innings, the trio registered an unwanted record.
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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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South Africa miss out on India's all-time record, despite staggering win vs England in first ODI
Cricket | Sep 02, 2025, 11:02 PM ISTSouth Africa defeated England by seven wickets in the first ODI at Leeds. The Proteas, at one point, were close to matching India's historic all-time record, but failed to do so, by losing three wickets towards the fag end of the match.
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Why is Temba Bavuma not playing 2nd ODI against Australia?
Cricket | Aug 22, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTWith South Africa taking on Australia in the second ODI of the ongoing series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on August 22, let us have a look at where regular skipper Temba Bavuma is not playing the clash.
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South Africa chase 16-year-old history in third T20I vs Australia, series poised 1-1
Cricket | Aug 16, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTThe three-match T20I series between South Africa and Australia is currently poised at 1-1. In case the Proteas secure a win in the third T20I in Cairns, it will be for the first time in 16 years that South Africa beat Australia in a T20I series.
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Aiden Markram confirms to open for South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Aug 15, 2025, 10:28 PM ISTSouth Africa T20I captain Aiden Markram confirmed he will continue as an opener through to the 2026 T20 World Cup. He said the move suits the team’s balance and added that his bowling role will depend on match conditions and gut feel.