South Africa’s Shamsi hits out at ‘ridiculous’ T20 World Cup critics

South Africa’s Shamsi hits out at ‘ridiculous’ T20 World Cup critics

South Africa leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi lambasted his team's "ridiculous" critics after the Proteas won another T20 World Cup nail-biter to reach the semi-finals. Shamsi claimed 3-27 in Sunday's three-wicket win over two-time champions West Indies as South Africa chalked up a seventh win in seven games at the tournament. The 34-year-old took the wickets of dangerous opener Kyle Mayers and top-scoring Roston Chase in his four overs. […]

June 24, 2024 50

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South Africa extend lead past 200 as Bedingham eyes maiden century

South Africa's David Bedingham was approaching a maiden Test century as the Proteas extended their lead over New Zealand to 217 at tea on day three of the second Test. Bedingham had 88 off 108 balls and Keegan Petersen was on 33 as South Africa, needing a win to level the two-match series, reached the interval at 186-4 in Hamilton. Bedingham and Petersen put on 65 off 19 overs in […]

February 15, 2024 6

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New Zealand extend lead to 376 in first South Africa Test

New Zealand stretched their lead to 376 runs as they maintained their throttle-hold on understrength South Africa during day three of the first Test on Tuesday. The visitors were skittled for 162 at Mount Maunganui in response to New Zealand's 511, before being sent back into the field after the follow-on wasn't enforced. The Black Caps were 27-1 at tea and on course for an emphatic win over […]

February 6, 2024 3

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Inexperienced South Africa galvanised for New Zealand Tests

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad insisted Thursday that a lack of Test experience was "galvanising" his Proteas side for the two-match series in New Zealand. The Proteas have brought a weakened side to play the Black Caps, with many first-choice South African players committed to their domestic Twenty20 competition. Eight of the 15-man squad have yet to play Test cricket, including captain Neil Brand. Fast bowler Duanne Olivier […]

January 25, 2024 4

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De Zorzi, Burger win it for South Africa

Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a series-levelling eight-wicket win in the second one-day international against India at St George's Park on Tuesday.Burger, in his second one-day international, took three for 30 as India were bowled out for 211 despite half-centuries by Sai Sudharsan (62) and captain KL Rahul (56).Dreadlocked left-handed De Zorzi, in his fourth appearance, made 119 not out […]

December 20, 2023 5

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Hendricks inspires a win for Proteas in second T20

South Africa managed to take a 1-0 lead in the three match T20 series with visiting India after the first match was rained out without a ball beimg bowled. Reeza Hendricks led from the front with a brilliant 49 from just 27 balls to lead South Africa to a five-wicket victory against India in the second T20 International against South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday night. […]

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