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A historic moment for Indian women's cricket unfolded on Sunday as the national team clinched their first-ever ICC World Cup title. The triumphant victory came after a nail-biting final against South...
South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt is on fire, storming to her highest-ever ICC Women's T20I batting ranking of third place after dismantling India in a one-sided series. Wolvaardt's bat spoke...
In a bid to bolster their struggling campaign, Mumbai Indians have roped in veteran South African spinner Keshav Maharaj for IPL 2026, replacing the injured Mitchell Starc. The left-armer picked up a...
Rajasthan Royals' secret weapon, Nandre Burger, is rewriting his underdog tale in IPL 2026. The South African speedster's fiery spell against Mumbai Indians – 2/21 in two overs amid rains – has...
In a last-minute squad reshuffle, PSL 2026 contenders Karachi Kings have signed South Africa's Reeza Hendricks to replace West Indies' Johnson Charles. The decision underscores the high stakes as the...
In a major setback for South Africa, debutant Jordan Hermann has been withdrawn from the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand following a hamstring injury sustained during his international bow....
South Africa kicked off their T20I series against New Zealand with a clinical seven-wicket win at Newlands, where spinner Keshav Maharaj etched his name in history by playing his 50th match for the...
In a crushing blow at Eden Gardens, New Zealand demolished South Africa by 9 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, extending the Proteas' curse of knockout failures. Coach Shukri Conrad...
Kolkata witnessed cricketing magic as South Africa's Marco Jansen delivered a match-defining unbeaten 55 in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against New Zealand. Coming in at number seven, his...
Eden Gardens witnessed a lower-order masterclass as South Africa's Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs turned the tide against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal. Their 73-run sixth-wicket...
In the high-stakes world of T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa's captain Aiden Markram is setting the tone for tomorrow's semifinal against New Zealand. The unbeaten Proteas, having clinched their spot...
As the T20 World Cup 2026 hurtles toward its decisive semifinals, fans are buzzing about the final four: India, South Africa, England, and New Zealand. Suryakumar Yadav's India clashes with England...
South Africa's unbeaten run to the T20 World Cup semifinals owes much to captain Aiden Markram's explosive opening batting. Delivering solid starts in nearly every match, he's emerged as one of the...
Excitement builds in the T20 World Cup 2026 as semifinals qualifiers take shape. India's clinical dismissal of Zimbabwe by 72 runs has paved South Africa's way into the last four, while England...
South Africa's captain Aiden Markram turned the Narendra Modi Stadium into his personal stage Thursday, smashing an unbeaten 82 off 46 balls to lead a 9-wicket demolition of West Indies in T20 World...
Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a batting masterclass as South Africa demolished West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday, scripting the second-largest successful chase of 150+ runs in T20...
Aiden Markram's fireworks lit up Ahmedabad as South Africa dismantled West Indies by nine wickets in a T20 World Cup Super 8 thriller. The Proteas chased down 177 with ease, wrapping it up in 16.1...
Cricket enthusiasts are buzzing after the ICC unveiled the full schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, to be hosted across England from June 12 to July 5. The championship match will grace the...
In the bustling city of Ahmedabad, South African star Ryan Rickelton shared his team's upbeat mood prior to facing India in a crucial Super 8 game of the 2026 T20 World Cup at Narendra Modi Stadium....
In a confident assessment ahead of the T20 World Cup Super 8, Ravindra Jadeja's longtime coach Mahendra Singh Chauhan asserts that India holds all the aces against South Africa. From Jamnagar,...
South Africa's dominant six-wicket win against UAE in T20 World Cup 2026 match number 34 has etched Anrich Nortje's name deeper into cricket history. The explosive fast bowler snared 2 wickets for 28...
Ahmedabad witnessed cricketing drama unfold as South Africa edged out Afghanistan in a double super over finish during T20 World Cup 2026's 13th clash. Quinton de Kock, the Proteas' explosive...
Aiden Markram etched his name deeper into South African cricket lore during Monday's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Canada in Ahmedabad. The Proteas skipper's unbeaten 59 from 32 deliveries, laced...
In a bold prediction, ex-South Africa star JP Duminy declares the Proteas are primed to lift the Men's T20 World Cup trophy in 2026. The team, starved of global silverware, enters the tournament with...
Graeme Smith, ex-South Africa skipper and SA20 chief, couldn't hold back his admiration for the league's young guns in a candid chat. Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, and Nkokobani Mokoeana have turned...
In a significant setback for South Africa's T20 ambitions, batter Tony de Zorzi and all-rounder Donovan Ferreira have been excluded from the 2026 T20 World Cup squad owing to injuries. The duo will...
In a boost to English county cricket, Kent has secured the services of South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy for the 2026 season. The spin all-rounder, yet to grace the County Championship or Vitality...
The countdown to T20 World Cup 2026 intensifies with India and Sri Lanka set to co-host from February 7. Yet, a shadow looms over South Africa as all-rounder Donovan Ferreira battles a fractured...
India suffered a narrow four-wicket defeat in the second ODI against South Africa, despite posting an imposing total of 358/5. Captain KL Rahul pinpointed a critical factor that tilted the match: the...
South Africa achieved a spectacular victory, chasing down 359 runs to defeat India by four wickets and equalize the three-match series. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur...
South Africa achieved a remarkable victory, chasing down a massive 359 runs to defeat India by four wickets and equalize the three-match series at 1-1. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International...
Cricket fans are buzzing as India gears up to face South Africa in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Fresh off a victory in Ranchi, the KL Rahul-led...
All-rounder Hardik Pandya is poised to make a comeback to competitive cricket in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), fueling speculation about his availability for the upcoming T20I series...
Simon Harmer has etched his name in South African cricket history, achieving a remarkable feat for a Proteas bowler in India. Following a dominant 2-0 series victory over the hosts, Harmer was...
South Africa has achieved a monumental victory, clinching a historic 2-0 Test series win against India on Indian soil. The reigning World Test Championship titleholders delivered a commanding...
South Africa has achieved a monumental victory, clinching a commanding 2-0 Test series win against India on Indian soil. The Proteas, led by Temba Bavuma, secured an emphatic 408-run triumph in the...
South Africa has achieved a monumental victory by securing a 2-0 Test series clean sweep against India on Indian soil. The Proteas, led by Temba Bavuma, delivered a resounding performance, clinching...
South Africa's head coach, Shukri Conrad, has unveiled the strategic thinking behind his team's audacious late declaration in the Guwahati Test. The Proteas aimed to exhaust the Indian team, forcing...
Former Proteas star Shaun Pollock has showered immense praise on the South African Test team following their outstanding performances against India. The squad, led by Temba Bavuma, has demonstrated...
Washington Sundar offered a perspective of resilience after India's batting lineup faltered in the second Test against South Africa, conceding a significant first-innings deficit. The team found...
South African cricketer Senuran Muthusamy achieved a career milestone on Sunday, marking his maiden Test century against India in Guwahati. The 31-year-old all-rounder, recently recognized as ICC...
India has seized a crucial advantage on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. Despite losing the toss, the Indian bowlers, spearheaded by Kuldeep Yadav's impressive...
South Africa faces a significant setback as star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been officially ruled out of the second Test against India in Guwahati. This injury also sidelines him from the upcoming...
Following a disappointing 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata, where their spinners proved dominant, the Indian cricket team is introducing an unconventional strategy for the second Test in...
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has rejected claims that the Eden Gardens pitch was to blame for their recent 30-run defeat against South Africa in the first Test. Gambhir asserted that the curator...
Young Indian cricketer Shafali Verma has revealed the profound impact of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's presence before her game-changing performance in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final....
Star Indian batter Shafali Verma has revealed the profound impact of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's presence before her match-winning performance in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final against...
The South African cricket team is set to make a significant return to Pakistan for a One Day International (ODI) series, marking their first encounter in the 50-over format on Pakistani soil in 18...
The Indian women's cricket team has achieved a monumental victory, securing their first-ever Women's World Cup title by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. The triumphant squad, including...
India's women's cricket team has etched its name in history by clinching the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. This monumental victory marks the nation's...
In a potentially groundbreaking move for women's cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering a massive ₹125 crore prize for the Indian women's team if they...
Pakistan's young batting talent, Saim Ayub, has unfortunately etched his name into the record books for an unwanted reason. During the third T20I against South Africa in Lahore, Ayub was dismissed...
In a thrilling T20 International clash against South Africa, Babar Azam has etched his name in the history books, surpassing Rohit Sharma to become the leading run-scorer in the shortest format of...
The journey to the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has officially begun, with a new qualification structure set to challenge teams worldwide. Co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, the...
Star Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has reportedly declined the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) central contract offer for the 2025-26 season. Sources indicate that Rizwan has refused to sign the...
The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is heating up, and with South Africa's decisive victory over Pakistan, the locations for the crucial first semifinal and the grand final have been locked in. Pakistan's...
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2025 sees Pakistan eliminated from the tournament after a decisive loss to South Africa in a crucial match. This marks a disappointing campaign for the Pakistani team,...
The stage is set for the second and final Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi, commencing on Friday, October 20. Pakistan enters this crucial encounter with a 1-0 lead in the series,...
Senuran Muthusamy delivered a match-turning spell on the second morning of the first Test against Pakistan in Lahore. After Pakistan reached a commanding 362 for 5, Muthusamy unleashed a devastating...
Namibia achieved a historic four-wicket victory over South Africa in a nail-biting one-off T20 International match held in Windhoek. The thrilling encounter concluded on the very last ball, marking a...
South Africa achieved a remarkable victory against India in the Women's ODI World Cup, stunning the Indian side in the closing overs. India had set a competitive target of 251, propelled by stellar...
In a stunning display of dominance, England handed South Africa a crushing defeat in Manchester, marking a historic moment in cricket. During the second match of the three-T20I series, the home team...
In the second T20I match against South Africa, Phil Salt delivered a stunning performance. Salt hammered the South African bowlers all over the Manchester field. He scored a staggering 108 runs...
England has rewritten the history books in T20 International cricket. Displaying explosive batting, England crossed the 300-run mark in a T20 International for the first time. In the second T20 match...
South Africa's tour of England faces further challenges with a third injury setback, as Keshav Maharaj, a left-arm spinner, was ruled out of the first T20I in Cardiff due to a groin strain sustained...
England delivered a historic thrashing to South Africa in the third ODI, securing a monumental 342-run victory, the largest win margin ever recorded in the format when batting first. The Proteas...
South Africa secured a thrilling five-run victory over England in the second ODI, solidifying their dominance with a 2-0 series lead. Despite half-centuries from Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, and Jos...
The second match of the series between England and South Africa is set to take place at Lord's on Thursday, September 4th. Following a significant batting collapse in the first match at Headingley,...
England suffered a significant setback in their white-ball series against South Africa, experiencing a surprising loss at Headingley. Batting first, England managed only 131 runs, a target that the...
Twenty-two-year-old Sonny Baker, a promising young fast bowler from Hampshire, is poised to make his international debut in the first ODI against South Africa at Headingley on Tuesday, September 2....
Australia and South Africa are set to compete in the third ODI at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Sunday at 10 am IST. With South Africa already leading the series, the Australian team, led...
South Africa has been dealt a significant blow as Kagiso Rabada will be unavailable for the ODI series against Australia. Rabada sustained an ankle injury and has been ruled out after undergoing...
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been sidelined from the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to an ankle injury. The announcement came shortly before the...
Glenn Maxwell orchestrated a match-winning performance, propelling Australia to victory in the decisive third T20I against South Africa, ultimately clinching the series. Chasing a target of 173,...
Australia secured a 17-run victory against South Africa in the opening T20I match held in Darwin, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. This win marked Australia's ninth consecutive victory in T20...
The Australian cricket team is preparing for a three-match series against South Africa, commencing on Sunday, August 10th. Both teams are aiming for a victory to prepare for the upcoming T20 World...
Australia is gearing up for its white-ball tour of South Africa, and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is on the verge of achieving a unique milestone in T20Is. With just four wickets needed to reach 50 T20I...
The New Zealand cricket team is gearing up for the T20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, featuring the hosts and South Africa. The squad announcement, however, raised eyebrows due to the absence of several...
South Africa's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Zimbabwe has been announced, and it will be without the leadership of Temba Bavuma. Due to a left hamstring strain sustained during...
The South African cricket team, fresh from their triumph in the World Test Championship 2023-25, received a hero's welcome at Johannesburg International Airport on June 18. They defeated Australia by...
Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has expressed strong criticism of Josh Hazlewood's decision to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after an injury concern, rather than fully...
South Africa has defeated Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, winning by 5 wickets and claiming their first ICC trophy in 27 years. This victory also ended Australia's...
Aiden Markram recently scored a century at Lord's during the Australia vs. South Africa match in the WTC final. This match saw him build a promising partnership with Temba Bavuma. At the same time,...
Australia has revealed its playing XI for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's on June 11. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed the team selection, with Josh...
The South African cricket team has announced its playing 11 for the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals against Australia at Lord's, commencing June 11th. A key inclusion in the squad is Lungi...
The 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final is set to be a thrilling encounter between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to June 15. A key concern for fans...
The International Cricket Council has announced the winners for the Player of the Month awards. South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt took the honors for the women, while Australia’s pace spearhead Mitchell...
South Africa's Nadine de Klerk is turning heads in the Women's Premier League, securing second place on the purple cap standings with eight wickets from merely three outings. This remarkable...
Robin Uthappa, the swashbuckling batsman who lit up IPL stadia, has dropped a bombshell in the world of franchise cricket: South Africa's SA20 is the runner-up to IPL among the globe's top T20...