South Africa Cricket Team: News

14 Feb 2025

Hashim Amla

Decoding fastest batters to 6,000 ODI runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam just became the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 ODI runs, joining former South African opener Hashim Amla.

14 Feb 2025

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi opens up on on-field spat with Matthew Breetzke

Pakistani fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, has spoken up about his recent on-field spat with South African batter Matthew Breetzke.

13 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

JP Duminy anticipates India-South Africa final in Champions Trophy

Former South African cricketer JP Duminy is looking forward to a potential rematch between India and South Africa in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

13 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: India can face these teams in semi-finals

India are all set to embark on their 2025 Champions Trophy journey, hoping to win back-to-back ICC titles.

13 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan backs Babar Azam amid form slump

The Pakistan cricket team's skipper and wicket-keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, has come out in support of Babar Azam, as the team gears up for the tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi.

3 Pakistan cricketers fined and handed one demerit point

Pakistani cricketers Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate Level 1 breaches of its code of conduct.

13 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding the highest successful run-chases for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha smoked record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

13 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding the highest partnerships for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

12 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha hammer record-breaking tons versus South Africa

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha hammered record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday at National Stadium, Karachi.

12 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

ODI tri-series: Pakistan chase down 353-run target versus South Africa

Pakistan tamed South Africa in a high-scoring affair at National Stadium, Karachi on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen surpasses 2,000 runs with 10th ODI fifty: Stats

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen smashed a fiery 87-run knock versus Pakistan in the ODI tri-series clash on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Anrich Nortje

Champions Trophy 2025: Key players who will miss the tournament

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be affected by a string of player absences.

12 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Matthew Breetzke hammers 2nd successive fifty-plus score in ODIs

South Africa cricket team batter, Matthew Breetzke, continued from where he left off against New Zealand in his side's 2nd clash against Pakistan on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma registers his 5th ODI fifty: Key stats

South African cricket team captain, Temba Bavuma, hit a splendid 82-run knock versus Pakistan in the ODI tri-series on Wednesday.

11 Feb 2025

Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith hopeful of South Africa's ICC trophy win

Former South African cricket captain, Graeme Smith, has sounded optimistic about the country's chances of winning an International Cricket Council (ICC) trophy this year.

11 Feb 2025

Colin Ingram

Which player has the highest score on ODI debut?

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke scripted history by slamming a historic century on his ODI debut.

11 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

ODI tri-series: Pakistan meet South Africa in virtual semi-final  

The third match of the ongoing ODI tri-series will be played between Pakistan and South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 12.

11 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Analyzing South Africa's strengths and weaknesses

Team South Africa, a powerhouse in international cricket, is all set for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

11 Feb 2025

Devon Conway

Tri-series: Williamson praises Conway's 'outstanding' performance against South Africa

Former New Zealand cricket team captain Kane Williamson has praised Devon Conway for his brilliant performance in the recent tri-series ODI match against South Africa in Lahore.

10 Feb 2025

Devon Conway

Devon Conway slams his fourth ODI half-century: Key stats

Star New Zealand batter Devon Conway has slammed his fourth half-century in ODI cricket.

New Zealand beat South Africa to reach Tri-Series final: Stats

New Zealand thrashed South Africa in Lahore to reach the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series.

10 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson hammers his sixth ODI ton overseas, sets records

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has slammed his 14th century in ODI cricket.

Wiaan Mulder powers SA against NZ with second ODI fifty

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder powered South Africa in the Pakistan Tri-Series ODI against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke slams ton on ODI debut: Stats

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke has slammed a historic century on his ODI debut.

09 Feb 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba Bavuma finds Champions Trophy more challenging than World Cup

South Africa's cricket team captain Temba Bavuma has said the format of the Champions Trophy is tougher than the World Cup.

09 Feb 2025

Anrich Nortje

Bosch replaces injured Nortje in SA's Champions Trophy squad

South Africa has included all-rounder Corbin Bosch in their 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

07 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

PAK-SA-NZ ODI tri series 2025: All you need to know

The cricketing world will see a rare tri-series format as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa prepare for an exciting ODI tri-series, starting Saturday.

05 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Gerald Coetzee to miss ODI tri-series, Champions Trophy with injury

Hours after being named in the South Africa squad, star pacer Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan with a groin injury.

South Africa announce initial 12-member squad for tri-series opener

South Africa have announced a 12-member squad for the first match of the tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

04 Feb 2025

Jacques Kallis

Ricky Ponting hails Jacques Kallis as 'best cricketer ever'

Legendary Australian cricketer and former captain Ricky Ponting has named ex-South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis as the "best cricketer to ever play."

WTC final: Tickets sale to go live from January 31

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that tickets for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will go on sale from January 31.

28 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: South Africa hit with David Miller injury 

South Africa's cricket team is dealing with a spate of injuries to key players, just weeks ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

25 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Robin Uthappa lauds SA20's impact on South African cricket

Former Indian cricketer and current SA20 broadcaster, Robin Uthappa, has lauded the impact of the T20 league on South African cricket.

PCB announces schedule for tri-nation ODI series: Details here

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming tri-nation One Day International (ODI) series.

22 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers

Will AB de Villiers return to cricket? Mr 360 answers

Former South African cricket captain, AB de Villiers, has expressed a desire to return to the sport.

16 Jan 2025

Temba Bavuma

Temba 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 Nortje

Injured 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 Nortje

Nortje, 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 Singh

Rinku 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 Trophy

South 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 Maharaj

Keshav 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 Smith

SA20 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.

PCB 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.

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 Cricket

A 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 Bavuma

Temba 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.

Leading 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 Azam

Shan 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 Cricket

Presenting 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 Rabada

WTC 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 Team

Pakistan 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.

SA 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 Team

SA 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 Team

Decoding 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 Masood

Shan 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 Azam

Babar 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 Team

Pakistan'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 Team

Decoding 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 Azam

Babar 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 Azam

Babar 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 Rabada

Pakistan 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 Abbas

Mohammad 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 Team

Marco 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 Cricket

Ryan 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 Verreynne

Kyle 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.