Australia opener Head’s World Cup in jeopardy as he breaks hand
PRETORIA : Australian opener Travis Head's participation at next month’s World Cup is in doubt after he broke his hand during Friday's one day international against South Africa.
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South Africa vs Australia 4th ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates
South Africa vs Australia 4th ODI Live Cricket Score:Australia looked on the cusp of a series triumph after winning the first two matches but an Aiden Markram special saw South Africa pull one back and make it 2-1 in the third ODI. As the two teams square-off in the 4th ODI of the series, Australia would look to avoid another roadblock in their pursuit of a series triumph. South Africa really showed their true credentials as they won the third ODI by a whopping margin of 110 runs against Australia. It was a rare poor outing by the Aussies who have looked like a team on a different level since they landed in the Rainbow Nation. It also has to be noted that Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma will not be available for this match, having been ruled out due to an injury. (LIVE Scorecard)
Aiden Markram, Spinners Keep South Africa's Series Hopes Alive
South Africa's spin bowlers backed up a century by Aiden Markram as the hosts ended Australia's winning streak with a 111-run victory in the third one-day international at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Tuesday. Markram hit 102 not out in a South African total of 338 for six. South Africa survived a furious assault by David Warner and Travis Head before bowling out Australia for 227. Australia won the first two games in the five-match series after sweeping a Twenty20 series 3-0. The tourists looked on track for another win when Warner and Head thrashed 79 for the first wicket off only 48 balls.
Calls for 'smart batting' as Proteas not perturbed by lack of all-rounders in World Cup squad
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter and skipper Temba Bavuma are not too concerned over South Africa's World Cup squad's batting depth.
South Africa's Wicketkeeper-Batter Quinton De Kock Set To Retire From ODIs After 2023 World Cup
South Africa batter Quinton de Kock is set to retire from the ODI format with the conclusion of Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Cricket South Africa (CSA) shared the information while announcing the squad for the mega event. De Kock made his debut in the format in 2013. He has so far played 140 matches for South Africa, scoring 5966 runs at an average of 44.85 and a strike rate of 96.08. The southpaw has hit 17 centuries and 29 half-centuries. His highest score in the format is 178.
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs South Africa
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday. The match is taking place in Durban. In the first game, young spinner Tanveer Sangha showcased his prowess against South Africa as Australia went 1-0 up at the same venue on Wednesday. His bowling figure of 4 for 31 was the best for a player making his debut for Australia. His spin magic made short work of the hosts South Africa as Australia cruised comfortably towards a thumping 111-run victory. Australia set a massive target of 227 for the hosts with skipper Mitchell Marsh playing a captain's role and powering the visitors to the gigantic total with his unbeaten 92(49)*. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Proteas without Jansen for remainder of Australia T20 series, Maharaj declared fit
The Proteas will be without Marco Jansen for the remainder of the T20I series against Australia in Durban.
'Stick To The Cricket You Have Been Playing': Jacques Kallis' Advice For South Africa Ahead Of World Cup
South African cricketing legend Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India and continue the manner in which they have been playing, pointing that past unsuccessful campaigns were because the players "wanted it too much" and "went outside their roles" because of it. South African legends Kallis and Faf du Plessis have shared their thoughts on how the Proteas could fare at the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.