South Africa thrash Australia by 134 runs: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened Over-by-over report: Quinton De Kock’s century earned the Proteas their second win and left Australia in trouble The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
Bavuma’s laidback South Africa seem a different World Cup proposition Following a record-breaking demolition of Sri Lanka in their opening match, the Proteas look relaxed and all the better for it The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023
How a record-shattering South Africa marched past Sri Lanka to sound early World Cup warning NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock smoked sensational centuries as South Africa rewrote record books on their way to a commanding 102-run victory over Sri Lanka in the national capital on Saturday. The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023
For South Africa and Sri Lanka, it's all about restoring pride and honour 'Choker' tag looms large as Bavuma Co begin Cup campaign The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023
'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says skipper Temba Bavuma NEW DELHI: South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, acknowledged on Friday that his country's reputation as World Cup "chokers" would persist until they secured their first-ever international trophy. The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023
Cricket World Cup preview | South Africa has the talent, experience and form to realise its potential and get rid off the ‘choker’ tag South Africa has the talent, experience and form to be the dark horse of the World Cup. With Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram in the batting line-up, and Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen in the bowling attack, the Proteas have the… The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023
ODI World Cup: Aiden Markram to lead South Africa in Temba Bavuma's absence in warm-up ties For the first time in Kerala’s cricketing history, the state will host matches of six top international teams in just five days at the Greenfield stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma to miss World Cup warm-up games NEW DELHI: South Africa's preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup suffered a setback as their ODI captain, Temba Bavuma, had to return home from India due to personal reasons. This development occurred just before the team's two warm-up matches against Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled for September 29 and… The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023
ODI World Cup: South Africa will be first team to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram KOCHI: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will be the first to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for the World Cup warm-up matches that will be played at the Greenfield stadium from September 29-October 3. The Proteas will be landing in the state capital late on Sunday night. They will be followed by Afghanistan,… The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023
ODI World Cup: South Africa will be the first team to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram KOCHI: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will be the first to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram for the World Cup warm-up matches which will be played at the Greenfield stadium from September 29-October 3. The Proteas will be landing in the state capital late on Sunday night. South Africa will be followed by… The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023
SA vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Aiden Markram, spinners keep South Africa's series hopes alive vs Australia NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram's century provided crucial support to South Africa's spin bowlers, resulting in the hosts breaking Australia's winning streak with a convincing 111-run victory in the third one-day international held at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Tuesday. The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023
2nd ODI: David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne hit tons as Australia crush South Africa NEW DELHI: Explosive centuries from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne propelled Australia to a dominant 123-run victory over South Africa in the second one-day international held in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The Times of India · Sep 10, 2023
1st ODI: Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne steers Australia to victory over South Africa NEW DELHI: Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne delivered a match-winning performance for Australia, overshadowing South African captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten century in the first one-day international at the Mangaung Oval on Thursday. The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023
South Africa look to balance last of their World Cup preparations NEW DELHI: South Africa are facing the challenge of striking a balance between giving returning players the opportunity to regain their form and building team momentum as they kick off a five-match one-day international series against Australia at home. The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023 Australia thrashes South Africa by 111 runs in Durban T20 Aus 226-6, beat SA 115 in 15.3 ov by 111 runs. Marsh (92*) & David (64) starred, Sangha (4-31) & Johnson (2-33) bowled well. SA never got going, Van der Dussen (21) top-scored.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 South African cricket’s Faustian pact keeps the lights on, but at a price The SA20 franchise tournament is taking precedence over the Test team and a rich red-ball history is now in danger
The Times of India · Aug 29, 2023 Any bowler who sledges Virat Kohli will have to pay the price: Makhaya Ntini NEW DELHI: Every cricketer, current or former, has voiced their opinions on how to handle a batter of Virat Kohli's calibre and former South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini has offered a special approach to deal with the former Indian captain on the field.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023 Temba Bavuma: ‘The more I played, the more I understood my significance’ South Africa’s first black Test captain on the pressures and privileges of his role and why he is a silent supporter of rival Ben Stokes
The Times of India · Mar 19, 2023 2nd ODI: Ton-up Shai Hope leads West Indies to victory against South Africa NEW DELHI: Captain Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten century as West Indies defeated hosts South Africa by 48 runs in the second one-day international at Buffalo Park in East London on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023 Why Temba Bavuma’s second century matters, for himself and South Africa Temba Bavuma had become a walking metaphor for his country’s failures before a change in coach and promotion to captain
The Times of India · Mar 11, 2023 2nd Test: South Africa beat West Indies by 284 runs to sweep series NEW DELHI: Skipper Temba Bavuma led from the front as his career-best 172 helped South Africa complete a 284-run victory over West Indies for a clean sweep of the two-match Test series at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The Times of India · Feb 27, 2023 It's the start of a new journey for South Africa, says new skipper Bavuma ahead of Windies Test series NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed skipper Temba Bavuma is quite confident about his team and said that it will be the start of a new journey when South Africa take on West Indies in the two-Test home series starting at Centurion Park on Tuesday.
The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023 Temba Bavuma named Test captain in shake-up of South African cricket NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Temba Bavuma on Friday became the first black African to lead the South African Test team.
Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023 England legends laud 'gold dust' Jofra Archer after career-best display vs South Africa Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton heaped praise on Jofra Archer after his career-best bowling figures inspired England to a consolation ODI victory over South Africa
Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2023 Jofra Archer stars after Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan masterclass in England win vs SA Jofra Archer picked up a maiden ODI five-wicket haul as England beat South Africa after a pair of magnificent hundreds from Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan