Ticketing row rages as England Test access frustrates South Africa fans The festive fixture at the picturesque Newlands ground is one of the most popular dates in the cricket calendar. The Independent UK · May 19
'This turnaround is incredible': Corbin Bosch as MI Cape Town storm into SA20 playoffs MI Cape Town delivered a stunning performance at Newlands on Wednesday evening, securing a dominant victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape and booking their first-ever spot in the SA20 Playoffs. Their resounding win set up a high-stakes Western Cape showdown against table-toppers Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1 at St George's Park… The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025
MI Cape Town book maiden SA20 playoff spot with dominating win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape MI Cape Town's (MICT) all-round display on Wednesday evening in Newlands booked their maiden appearance in the SA20 Playoffs with a dominant 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC). The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025
'We need bonus point wins now': Klaasen after Durban's Super Giants' big defeat against MI Cape Town in SA20 MI Cape Town delivered a commanding bonus point victory against Durban's Super Giants, thrilling a sold-out Newlands crowd on Saturday. Ryan Rickelton (63 off 41 balls) and George Linde (29 not out off 8 balls) starred in the chase, with Linde smashing four sixes in an over to seal the… The Times of India · Jan 26, 2025
'It's been a special season so far': George Linde after MI Cape Town triumph over Durban's Super Giants in SA20 MI Cape Town electrified a packed Newlands on Saturday evening with a dominant bonus-point victory over Durban's Super Giants, thrilling fans with a clinical all-round performance. The Times of India · Jan 26, 2025
'We'll regroup and come back stronger': Sam Hain as Paarl Royals lose against MI Cape Town in SA20 England batter Sam Hain played his first game at the iconic Newlands stadium during the Cape Derby in SA20 Season 3 on Monday, but his Paarl Royals suffered a 33-run defeat against MI Cape Town. The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025
'Need to assess and see if we can make it two out of two': Kagiso Rabada after a match-winning spell for MI Cape Town in SA20 MI Cape Town's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada delivered a match-winning performance in their 33-run victory over Paarl Royals during the first Cape Derby of SA20 Season 3 at Newlands on Monday. Rabada's two remarkable wicket-maiden overs turned the game on its head, as he dismissed Royals' openers Joe Root (26… The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025
South Africa match India's record of 7 consecutive wins with 10-wicket triumph against Pakistan South Africa secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over Pakistan on Monday, clinching the two-match Test series at Newlands in Cape Town. After enforcing the follow-on, the hosts bowled out Pakistan for 478 in their second innings. South Africa then comfortably chased down the modest target of 58 runs in just… The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025
South Africa seal top spot in WTC standings with dominant 10-wicket win over Pakistan NEW DELHI: South Africa clinched a dominant 10-wicket victory over Pakistan at Newlands on Monday, cementing their top spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025
Watch: Rizwan's verbal clash with Klaasen and Miller in Cape Town, Babar acts as pacifier Pakistan secured an emphatic 81-run victory against South Africa in the second ODI at Newlands, Cape Town, clinching the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. While the contributions of veterans Babar Azam (73) and Mohammad Rizwan (80) were pivotal in setting a competitive total of 329, and the bowling… The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan star as Pakistan take unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 81 runs in the second one-day international at Newlands, Cape Town on Thursday, thanks to the efforts of veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The Times of India · Dec 20, 2024
David Warner eyes end of sandpaper 'flak' in retirement As he approaches international retirement, David Warner says he alone has been left to feel the aftershocks of the Newlands ball-tampering saga. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
India need Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to win T20 World Cup: AB de Villiers GQEBERHA: India’s plans to bring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back into the T20 mix has drawn mixed reactions. The duo hasn’t featured in a T20I since the 2022 World Cup and with an assembly line of youngsters pushing for a call, questions have been raised on the relevance of… The Times of India · Jan 12, 2024
Not surprised at Virat Kohli's inclusion in T20I squad: AB de Villiers NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's strategic management of his international career has not surprised AB de Villiers, who is confident about the possibility of his good friend playing in another T20 World Cup in the coming months. The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024 Newlands — the latest in the never-ending debate on pitches As yet another wicket tumbled in the second Test at the Newlands Cricket Ground, Mark Nicholas, the MCC president, former England-A and Hampshire captain and now one of the most distinct voices in the game, told The Hindu: “I don’t really think it is the best thing for Test cricket…
The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024 WATCH: Virat Kohli's bhangra cameo after India win Newlands Test vs South Africa NEW DELHI: Apart from his stellar batting shows, India's run machine Virat Kohli is known for entertaining fans with his antics. After India sealed a historic seven-wicket win over South Africa in the second and final Test at the Newlands in Cape Town to level the series 1-1, Virat was…
The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024 WATCH: Chauka! Chauka! - Virat Kohli hugs Rahul Dravid; Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal's priceless reactions after India win NEW DELHI: India successfully chased down a modest target of 79 runs to secure a seven-wicket win against South Africa in the second Test at Newlands on Thursday. This victory, which concluded within five sessions, helped India level the two-match series 1-1.
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024 'We knew that it's going to be a short game', says Rohit Sharma after winning historic Cape Town Test NEW DELHI: India successfully chased down a modest victory target of 79 runs, securing a seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa in the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday. This victory allowed India to level the two-match series 1-1.
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 India complete quickest victory in Test history to level South Africa series The tourists chased down a fourth innings total of 79 in just 12 overs at Newlands to wrap up the entire game.
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024 From 23 wickets to six ducks: Records broken on 'chaotic' Day 1 of India-South Africa 2nd Test NEW DELHI: The second Test between India and South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town witnessed an action-packed opening day, setting multiple records and providing cricket enthusiasts with a gripping spectacle.
The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024 'Don't know what to make of it': South Africa captain Dean Elgar acknowledges challenging pitch in Cape Town NEW DELHI: An astounding 23 wickets fell, leaving both teams grappling with the unpredictable nature of the pitch on the opening day of the second Test between India and South Africa at Cape Town's Newlands.
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2024 Quickest Newlands track I have seen with inconsistent bounce: SA batting coach Ashwell Prince CAPE TOWN: India pacer Mohammed Siraj might have bowled the spell of his life during the second Test on Wednesday but South Africa's batting coach Ashwell Prince has never seen a quicker day one strip at the Newlands Stadium with such 'inconsistent bounce'.
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2024 'It's a disgrace': Newlands pitch in focus after crazy 23-wicket opening day NEW DELHI: With 23 wickets falling on a rollercoaster opening day of the second Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town, the pitch at the Newlands became a huge talking point on Wednesday.
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2024 South Africa captain Dean Elgar has no regrets after crazy day against India NEW DELHI: South Africa hold optimistic prospects for victory if they manage to set India a target of 100 or more. Captain Dean Elgar expressed his bewilderment in explaining the frenetic events of the opening day in the second and final Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024 India bowl South Africa out for 55 as wickets tumble on first day at Newlands At stumps South Africa were 62 for three in the second innings, only 36 behind after India had lost their last six wickets for no runs in 11 balls.