South Africa Cricket Team: News
16 Jan 2025
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma calls for more Test matches for South Africa
South African cricket team captain, Temba Bavuma, has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to look into the unequal distribution of Test matches among teams.
16 Jan 2025
Anrich NortjeInjured Anrich Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy: Details here
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy and the rest of the SA20, due to a back injury.
13 Jan 2025
Anrich NortjeNortje, Ngidi named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad
South Africa have announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
10 Jan 2025
Rinku SinghRinku Singh's powerful shot leaves lasting mark on this ground
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has made an indelible mark on South Africa's St. George Park, not just with his performance but also a monstrous six that broke a press box window over a year ago.
09 Jan 2025
ICC Champions TrophySouth Africa's sports minister supports boycott of Afghanistan in cricket
South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has openly backed the increasing calls to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
08 Jan 2025
Keshav MaharajKeshav Maharaj confident of South Africa's victory in WTC
South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj has backed the team to win the World Test Championship (WTC) title 2023/25.
08 Jan 2025
Graeme SmithSA20 commissioner Graeme Smith criticizes ILT20's player structure
Graeme Smith, the commissioner of South Africa's premier T20 league (SA20), has raised concerns over the structure of international leagues such as ILT20.
08 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket BoardPCB relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi amid stadium renovations
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a change of venue for its upcoming One Day International (ODI) tri-series, involving New Zealand and South Africa.
07 Jan 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 2nd Test against SA
Pakistan have been fined 25% of their match fee after they maintained a slow-over rate in the recently-concluded 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.
07 Jan 2025
Test CricketA look at bowlers with 50-plus Test wickets at Newlands
South Africa beat Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test in Cape Town to win the series 2-0.
07 Jan 2025
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma's Test captaincy debut among best in history
South Africa's Temba Bavuma has scripted history by entering the list of players with most wins in their first nine Test matches as captain.
07 Jan 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipLeading SA to WTC final my highest point: Temba Bavuma
South Africa's Test captain Temba Bavuma has said he is excited and determined ahead of the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final.
07 Jan 2025
Babar AzamShan Masood praises Babar Azam's resilience in Newlands Test
Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood praised Babar Azam for his phenomenal show in the second Test against South Africa.
07 Jan 2025
Test CricketPresenting fastest double-centuries for South Africa in Test cricket
Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.
07 Jan 2025
Kagiso RabadaWTC final: Rabada confident of South Africa's chances against Australia
South Africa's star pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his team will be able to defeat Australia in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final.
07 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan set new follow-on record against South Africa: Details here
Despite suffering a 10-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town, Pakistan made history by scoring 478/10 in their second innings.
07 Jan 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipSA consolidate top spot in WTC standings with Pakistan sweep
South Africa registered a dominating 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town, sealing the series 2-0.
06 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamSA beat Pakistan at Newlands, win series 2-0: Key stats
South Africa beat Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town, to win the series 2-0.
06 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamDecoding 150-plus partnerships for Pakistan while following-on in Tests
The second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town saw the visitors make a stunning comeback in their second innings.
05 Jan 2025
Shan MasoodShan Masood makes records with Test century against South Africa
Pakistan's opening batters Babar Azam and Shan Masood showed tremendous character in their second innings against South Africa after being asked to follow on.
05 Jan 2025
Babar AzamBabar Azam slams his 3rd consecutive half-century in Tests: Stats
Babar Azam hammered two fifties on the same day in the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.
05 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan's Saim Ayub to undergo ankle fracture treatment in London
Pakistan cricket team's opening batter, Saim Ayub, will head to London for specialized treatment of his ankle fracture.
05 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamDecoding best individual scores on South African soil in Tests
Ryan Rickelton entered history books during South Africa's 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan.
05 Jan 2025
Babar AzamBabar Azam surpasses 2,000 away runs in Test cricket: Stats
Babar Azam has attained a new milestone in Test cricket. The star Pakistan cricket team stalwart has surpassed 2,000 runs in away Test matches (home of opposition).
05 Jan 2025
Babar AzamBabar Azam slams his 28th fifty in Test cricket: Stats
South Africa have continued to dominate the proceedings against Pakistan in the ongoing 2nd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.
04 Jan 2025
Kagiso RabadaPakistan suffer on Day 2 of 2nd Test versus SA
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton put up a stellar show on the second day of the final Test against Pakistan at Newlands.
04 Jan 2025
Mohammad AbbasMohammad Abbas completes 100 wickets for Pakistan in Test cricket
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas has got to 100 wickets in Test cricket.
04 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamMarco Jansen scores quickfire 62 versus Pakistan in 2nd Test
South Africa posted a mammoth score of 615 in the first innings of the 2nd Test against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town.
04 Jan 2025
Test CricketRyan Rickelton makes these records with 259 versus Pakistan (Tests)
South Africa have completely dominated the Test match against Pakistan, with Ryan Rickelton scoring a brilliant 259-run knock.
04 Jan 2025
Kyle VerreynneKyle Verreynne completes 1,000 Test runs with century against Pakistan
South African middle order batter, Kyle Verreynne, has gone past 1,000 Test runs with a solid century against Pakistan on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town.
04 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamRyan Rickelton gets to his maiden Test double-century
Proteas's versatile player Ryan Rickelton proved his mettle as an opener with an unbeaten 176 on Day 1 of the 2nd Test versus Pakistan in Cape Town.
04 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamSaim Ayub ruled out of Newlands Test due to injury
Saim Ayub, the promising opener of Pakistan cricket team, has been ruled out of the ongoing Newlands Test due to an ankle injury.
03 Jan 2025
Temba BavumaTemba Bavuma slams his 4th century in Test cricket: Stats
South African cricket captain, Temba Bavuma, produced a sensational show on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan.
03 Jan 2025
Temba Bavuma2nd Test, Day 1: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma floor Pakistan
South Africa completely dominated the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town, courtesy centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma.
03 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamRyan Rickelton hammers his 2nd century in Test cricket: Stats
South Africa's Ryan Rickelton, who was promoted to open the batting after Tony de Zorzi's injury, scored a century in the 2nd session against Pakistan at Newlands, Cape Town.
03 Jan 2025
Pakistan Cricket TeamSaim Ayub stretchered off after sustaining injury in 2nd Test
Pakistan's young opener, Saim Ayub, was stretchered off the field after suffering an ankle injury.
02 Jan 2025
Keshav Maharaj2nd Test: South Africa aim for clean sweep versus Pakistan
Pakistan will be trying to put up a strong show against South Africa in the upcoming 2nd Test being held at the Newlands, Cape Town.
30 Dec 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipCan India still qualify for WTC final after MCG defeat?
India's chances of making it to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final have taken a major hit after losing to Australia in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test.
30 Dec 2024
Kagiso RabadaInstances of tail-enders starring in successful run chases (Tests)
South Africa booked a place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25, after defeating Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test.
30 Dec 2024
Kagiso RabadaInstances of teams winning after this collapse in Test cricket
South Africa defeated Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test match to book a spot in the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25.
29 Dec 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipDecoding WTC final scenarios featuring India, Australia and Sri Lanka
South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a nail-biting two-wicket win over Pakistan in Centurion.
29 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamBest bowling returns for Pakistan vs South Africa in Tests
Mohammad Abbas had a solid return to Test cricket for Pakistan. The pacer claimed a record-breaking six-fer in the 4th innings of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion.
29 Dec 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipSouth Africa earn WTC final berth: Decoding the standings
South Africa have booked its berth in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final after a brilliant win over Pakistan in Centurion.
29 Dec 2024
Mohammad AbbasMohammad Abbas claims 6/54 versus South Africa in Centurion Test
Pakistan were beaten by South Africa in the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Day 4.
29 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamSouth Africa beat Pakistan in 1st Test, enter WTC final
South Africa have entered the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 to be held in June 11-15 at Lord's, London.
28 Dec 2024
Aiden MarkramSouth Africa vs Pakistan first Test set for thrilling finish
The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Centurion is heading toward an exciting finish.
28 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamPakistan's Saud Shakeel completes 1,500 Test runs: Key stats
Saud Shakeel hammered a fine 84-run knock in the third innings of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
28 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamMarco Jansen rattles Pakistan with 6/52 in Boxing Day Test
South Africa have taken a firm grip in the first Test against Pakistan at Centurion, courtesy Marco Jansen's six-fer.
28 Dec 2024
Babar AzamBabar Azam slams his 27th half-century in Test cricket: Stats
Pakistan batter Babar Azam scored his first Test half-century since December 2022 during the first Test against South Africa being held in Centurion on Saturday.
28 Dec 2024
Shaheen AfridiShaheen Afridi remains silent on Test omission controversy: Details here
Pakistan's star left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi has decided to keep mum over his exclusion from the Test squad for the ongoing series against South Africa.
27 Dec 2024
Aiden MarkramSouth Africa take control over Pakistan in Boxing Day Test
South Africa have seized a stronghold in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy a sensational show by Aiden Markram and debutant Corbin Bosch.
27 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamBoxing Day Test: Debutant Corbin Bosch slams 81* versus Pakistan
South Africa's Corbin Bosch continued his excellent outing on the field in his debut Test.
27 Dec 2024
Aiden MarkramAiden Markram slams 89 versus Pakistan in Boxing Day Test
South Africa have the momentum in the first Test against Pakistan, courtesy Aiden Markram's brilliant show.
26 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamSouth Africa on top of Pakistan in Boxing Day Test
South Africa will be a happy unit after being ahead of Pakistan on Day 1 of the first Test in Centurion.
26 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamCorbin Bosch claims four-fer on Test debut for South Africa
South African pacer Corbin Bosch was excellent for his side on debut on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
26 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamDane Paterson floors Pakistan with 5/61 in Centurion Test: Stats
South Africa bowled Pakistan out for 211 on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test being held at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
26 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket Team1st Test: Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam slams 54 versus South Africa
South Africa have dominated Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion, leaving the visitors reeling at 88/4 by lunch.
26 Dec 2024
Babar AzamBabar Azam completes 4,000 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
Babar Azam has attained a major milestone in Test cricket.
25 Dec 2024
Babar AzamBabar Azam set to attain this major milestone in Tests
Babar Azam is set to attain a major milestone in Test cricket.
25 Dec 2024
Mohammad AbbasShan Masood lauds Mohammad Abbas's return to Pakistan's Test squad
Pakistan's Test cricket captain, Shan Masood, has praised the skills of Mohammad Abbas, who is returning to the side.
25 Dec 2024
Babar AzamPakistan announce playing XI for Boxing Day Test: Details here
Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the first Test against South Africa, which will start on December 26 at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
25 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamSouth Africa vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Preview and key stats
The first match of the two-Test series between South Africa and Pakistan will start on Thursday, December 26.
25 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket Team1st Test: SA to field an all-pace attack against Pakistan
The South African cricket team, under Temba Bavuma, has revealed an all-pace attack for the first Test against Pakistan.
24 Dec 2024
Aiden MarkramSouth Africa vs Pakistan: Corbin Bosch to make Test debut
South Africa have announced their Playing XI for the impending Boxing Day Test against Pakistan, starting December 26, with the uncapped Corbin Bosch finding a place in the team.
23 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamDecoding Pakistan's bilateral ODI series triumphs in South Africa
Pakistan created history by completing a 3-0 clean sweep over hosts South Africa in the recent ODI series.
23 Dec 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipSouth Africa vs Pakistan Test series: Presenting the statistical preview
South Africa are gearing up for a vital two-Test series against Pakistan, starting December 26.
23 Dec 2024
Heinrich KlaasenHeinrich Klaasen hammers his third successive 80-plus score in ODIs
Heinrich Klaasen played yet another breathtaking knock but again in a losing cause.
23 Dec 2024
Mohammad RizwanPakistan hand South Africa maiden ODI series whitewash at home
Pakistan registered a historic 3-0 clean sweep against hosts South Africa in the ODI series, with their latest win coming at the iconic Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on December 22.
23 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamCenturion Saim Ayub joins Kohli and others in elite club
Pakistan cricket team scripted history by becoming the first side to whitewash South Africa in an ODI series on their home soil.
22 Dec 2024
Pakistan Cricket TeamIn-form Saim Ayub hammers his 3rd ODI century: Key stats
Saim Ayub, the next big thing in Pakistan cricket, has scored his third ODI century.
