HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen inspired by Boks’ glory for Australia semi-final

South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen says seeing the Springboks retain the Rugby World Cup in France last month has inspired the nation’s cricketers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023

Australia no 'Mickey-Mouse team', but Bavuma confident of ending semi-final jinx at World Cup

NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma acknowledged that Australia are not to be taken lightly, referring to them as a formidable team. However, the South African captain expressed confidence in his team's ability to overcome the five-time champions and break the Proteas' semifinals curse in the World Cup.

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

World Cup: Temba Bavuma trains full tilt despite discomfort ahead of semifinal against Australia

NEW DELHI: Despite struggling with poor form and a hamstring injury, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Monday displayed sheer determination during training session leading up to their World Cup semifinal against Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023

SA vs AFG: Rassie van der Dussen steers South Africa to victory as Afghanistan exit World Cup

NEW DELHI: Rassie van der Dussen struck a calm unbeaten half-century after pacer Gerald Coetzee grabbed a four-for as South Africa registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup group game on Friday in Ahmedabad.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

World Cup: Afghanistan opt to bat against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat against South Africa in the 42nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

World Cup: Afghanistan still hopeful of semi-final berth, South Africa seek perfect chase

Before their semifinal showdown, South Africa aim to address their struggles in chasing, while Afghanistan are confident in defeating another top team when they clash in an ICC World Cup game this Friday.

The Times of India · Nov 9, 2023

How India's juggernaut continued at World Cup with rout of South Africa

NEW DELHI: A Virat Kohli 'stuff of dreams' record-equalling 49th ODI century was followed by a five star performance from Ravindra Jadeja as India decimated formidable South Africa by 243 runs to maintain their sensational unbeaten run at the World Cup on Sunday.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023

World Cup: India opt to bat against South Africa in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat against South Africa in the 37th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023

India vs South Africa: 'I doubt you would say that about India' - Temba Bavuma's angry response to 'chokers' tag

NEW DELHI: The South African team has lived with the 'chokers' tag since their World Cup debut in 1992 despite being one of the best sides in the league or group phase in most editions of ICC's showpiece 50-over tournament. And their run in the ongoing edition is following the…

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023

World Cup, India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma's time to step into the glare

KOLKATA: Cricket is replete with short men of tall stature - Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Aravinda de Silva to name a few. Can Temba Bavuma make this list?

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023