Fit-again Nortje returns as Proteas name 15-man squad for ICC Champions Trophy
The Proteas on Monday confirmed a 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan from 19 February to 9 March.
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South Africa names experienced squad for Champions Trophy
CAPE TOWN : South Africa picked an experienced 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan with 10 players having competed at the last World Cup in India in late 2023.
Youngster Pretorius announces himself on T20 stage with brutal 97 as Royals down Sunrisers
Paarl Royals started their 2025 SA20 campaign with a 9-wicket win over defending champions, Eastern Cape Sunrisers, in Paarl on Saturday.
Rinku Singh Effect Still In South Africa, As The Glass Broken By His Six Remains Unrepaired
The first game of SA20 2025 was played between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town on Friday in Gqeberha. In the opening match, Cape Town emerged victorious by 97 runs as they posted 174/7 while batting first and then bundled out the Sunrisers for 77. During the match, MI batter Dewald Brevis, who scored 57 off 29 balls, hammered a huge six which brought back the memories of a gigantic six from India batter Rinku Singh in 2023. The Indian had hit a big maximum off Aiden Markram during a T20I match against South Africa in December 2023, which ended up damaging sightscreen of the press box.
Potgieter's five-for sees MI Cape Town humble defending champions Sunrisers in SA20 opener
Delano Potgieter's five-wicket haul propelled MI Cape Town to humble the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a 97-run win in Thursday's SA20 opener at St George's Park.
First Time In 136 Years: Shan Masood Ton Helps Pakistan Set Massive Follow-On Record vs South Africa
While Pakistan did end up losing by 10 wickets against South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, it was after a valiant fight in the second innings where they posted a total of 478 while following on. After South Africa posted 615 in their first innings, Pakistan were skittled over for just 194, forcing them to follow-on. However, led by a superb 145 by captain Shan Masood, Pakistan fought hard in the second innings, ultimately setting a new record on South African soil.
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 4, Highlights: South Africa Seal Top Spot In WTC Table With 10-Wicket Victory
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 4, Highlights: Despite a stunning century by Pakistan captain Shan Masood and a valiant batting effort by Pakistan to overturn the follow-on deficit, South Africa romped to a 10-wicket victory and a convincing 2-0 series win at home. Pakistan batted for majority of Day 4, with Masood making 145, Salman Agha 48 and Mohammad Rizwan 41. However, the second-innings total of 478 was not enough due to South Africa's huge lead early on, and a final target of 58 was easily chased down by the Proteas. David Bedingham opened the batting, scoring 44 off 30 balls to help them reach the target in just 7.1 overs. (Scorecard)
2nd Test: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma Centuries Put South Africa In Strong Position vs Pakistan
Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma hit centuries and batted South Africa into a strong position on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday. South Africa were 316 for four at the close of play. Rickelton (176 not out) and South African captain Bavuma (106) put on 235 for the fourth wicket after the pair came together with the total on 72 for three. At that stage South Africa were in danger of wasting the advantage of winning the toss on a good batting pitch. But Rickelton and Bavuma were seldom troubled as they posted a fifty partnership off 66 balls and scored consistently at better than four runs an over throughout their stand.