South Africa Sport News

West Indies keep South Africa at bay to win T20 series

JOHANNESBURG : Reeza Hendricks smashed 83 from 44 balls but it was not enough for South Africa, who fell seven runs short of their massive target as the West Indies claimed a 2-1 series win following the third Twenty20 International at The Wanderers on Tuesday.

Death bowling implosion trumps Reeza heroics as Proteas surrender T20 series to Windies

At the Wanderers

Bok winger faces a month on the sidelines following ankle injury

Christchurch Washout Hits Sri Lanka World Cup Hopes

Sri Lanka's hopes of securing automatic qualification for the World Cup took a major blow on Tuesday when heavy rain and gusting winds forced the second one-day international against New Zealand to be abandoned without a ball being bowled. Steady rain meant the covers stayed on all day at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with organisers calling the match off at 1630 local time (0330 GMT) with more showers forecast.

Blitzboks land tough draw for Hong Kong Sevens

In a season where their form has been erratic, to say the least, the Blitzboks were handed a tough draw for the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens taking place this weekend.

Rowntree expects reaction as Munster depart for Durban

Munster have been able to include hooker Niall Scannell and centre Antoine Frisch in their travelling squad for Saturday's Champions Cup Round of 16 meeting with the Cell C Sharks in Durban.

South Africa vs West Indies, 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates: SA, WI Eye Series Win In Deciding Match

South Africa vs West Indies, 3rd T20I, Live Updates:South Africa will be going up against West Indies in the third and final T20I of the three-match series, at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Tuesday. Both the teams got engaged into a high-scoring battle on Sunday, where the visitors posted a total of 258/5 in 20 overs. In return, the Proteas chased down the target with seven balls to spare and recorded the highest ever run chase in the shortest format. The three match series is now levelled at 1-1 and third match will act as the series decider. (Live Scorecard)

Will Aiden Markram Be Able To Guide SunRisers Hyderabad To Second IPL Title?

Sunrisers Hyderabad would be banking on the leadership skills of their new skipper, South African Aiden Markram, and the cricketing acumen of coach Brian Lara to break the jinx of finishing in the lower rung over the last couple of editions, when the latest IPL season commences on March 31. Markram, who led Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural SA20 title, is the third captaincy change in three years for the Hyderabad franchise, and will have a big job at hand to guide the side to success after it finished last in 2021 and eighth among 10 teams last year.