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.
Pacers Unlikely To Give Clear Advantage To South Africa In WTC Final Against Australia: Jonty Rhodes
As South Africa prepares for its World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's, legendary cricketer Jonty Rhodes says the Proteas' pace battery is unlikely to give a big advantage to the side as Pat Cummins' team too is equally adept at handling the quick bowlers. The one-off Test will be played from June 11 to 15, with June 16 available as a reserve day if required. "Well, I don't think so. There is no advantage to South Africa. The Australians are adept at playing pace bowling. They have a battery of fast bowling whom South African batters will be facing at Lord's.
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.
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 4, Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Pakistan will be resuming the Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against South Africa from 213/1, trailing by 208 runs. Currently, Shan Masood (102*) and Khurram Shahzad (8*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier on Day 3, Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit. Babar, who has not scored an international century since August 2023, fell short again when he was caught in the gully off Marco Jansen 14 minutes before the close of play. (Live Scorecard)
Babar Azam Left "Disappointed" As Test Century Drought Continues
Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa. Babar stood on the cusp of breaking his Test century hiatus on a benign surface of Newlands. Since tonking a century against New Zealand in 2022, Babar has bid his time for his next three-digit score in red-ball cricket. It seemed as if the stars had finally aligned to favour Babar and grant him his wish of getting his hands on his 10th Test hundred. With 15 minutes left for the day to end, a moment where Babar's efforts were undone after his unwavering concentration lapsed for a moment.
Captain Shan Masood Leads Fight Back With Century As Pakistan Follow-On In 2nd Test vs South Africa
Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. Pakistan were 213 for one in their follow-on innings at close of play, still 208 runs short of making South Africa bat again. Pakistan captain Masood made 102 not out, his sixth Test century, and Babar scored 81, his third successive half-century in the series.
Rickelton's 257 puts S Africa in control v Pakistan
CAPE TOWN :Makeshift opener Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh highest score by a South African in test cricket with 259 to help his side to a massive 566 for seven at tea on day two of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday.