South Africa

ICC World Cup 2019: Sri Lanka vs South Africa--Statistical Highlights

Faf du Plessis recorded the third-highest score by a South African captain in the history of the Cricket World Cup following his 96 against Sri Lanka.

Jun 28, 2019, 22:12 PM IST

World Cup 2019: Bees attack temporarily interrupt Sri Lanka vs South Africa game

A similar incident happened in 2017 in an ODI between these two teams at the Wanderers in South Africa.

Jun 28, 2019, 20:54 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan aim to continue on winning march against Afghanistan

Riding high on confidence after two back-to-back wins, Pakistan will look to carry on the winning momentum when they face Afghanistan in their crucial World Cup encounter at Headingley on Saturday.

Jun 28, 2019, 13:39 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Sri Lanka aim for survival against South Africa

Sri Lanka are currently seventh in the standings with two wins and two no-results, but two points would take them straight up to fifth, just below England, who are themselves in a fight to make the last four now.

Jun 27, 2019, 22:01 PM IST

Play fearless cricket in remaining games: Shoaib Akhtar tells Pakistan

Pleased with Pakistan's convincing win over South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture, former speedster Shoaib Akhtar is hoping that Sarfaraz Ahmed and the boys play fearless cricket in the remaining games and make it to the semi-finals.

Jun 24, 2019, 11:50 AM IST

We're alive and kicking, says Pakistan head coach

believes Pakistan's win over South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture will shut some people for a while who went all guns blazing at his team post their defeat against India.

Jun 24, 2019, 11:47 AM IST

Watch: Pakistani cricket fans tear 'Free Balochistan' posters outside Lord's Cricket Ground

Posters calling out Pakistani atrocities against Balochistan is once again likely to leave Islamabad red in the face, especially because of their strategic placement close to cricket grounds.

Jun 24, 2019, 08:14 AM IST

Cricket World Cup 2019: In hopes of an ecstatic crescendo, Pakistan hit the high notes and low

Sarfaraz Ahmed's team tried to make magical music at Lord’s. They hit some high notes, dropped too low at other junctures and then at times went totally tone-deaf.

Jun 24, 2019, 06:58 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Imran Tahir proves that age is no boundary for skill and enthusiasm

South Africa’s premier leg-spinner dived low to his right and plucked the ball just millimeters from the ground.

Jun 24, 2019, 06:25 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Faf Du Plessis wants South Africa to get ‘stronger and better’ in their final two matches

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is determined for his side to restore some confidence and pride in their final two matches at the World Cup after their slim hopes of making semi-finals were ended. 

Jun 24, 2019, 06:21 AM IST

World Cup 2019: Players with most sixes, fours, best batting average after Pakistan vs South Africa match

The 31st match of the 2019 ICC World Cup will be played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on Monday. 

 

Jun 24, 2019, 00:42 AM IST

World Cup 2019: Highest run scorers and wicket-takers' list after Pakistan vs South Africa clash

Haris Sohail smashed a scintillating knock of 89 runs before the bowlers came to the fore to help Pakistan successfully defend their 300-plus score and clinch a 49-run triumph over South Africa in a do-or-die International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup 2019 clash at the Lord's in London on Sunday. 

Jun 24, 2019, 00:12 AM IST

World Cup 2019: Pakistan vs South Africa--Statistical Highlights

Imran Tahir is now South Africa's leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup, with his two wickets against Pakistan increasing his tally to 39, one more than Allan Donald's 38. 

Jun 23, 2019, 23:32 PM IST

Pakistan knock out South Africa with 49-run win, stay alive in ICC World Cup 2019

Batting first, the 1992 champions posted 308 for seven with Haris Sohail's 59-ball 89 being the highlight of their innings. In reply, South Africa were stopped at 259 for nine in 50 overs.

Jun 23, 2019, 23:21 PM IST

Imran Tahir becomes South Africa's highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup

Overall, Tahir has bagged a total of 10 wickets in five matches he has played so far for South Africa in the ongoing tournament. 

 

Jun 23, 2019, 21:05 PM IST

World Cup 2019, Pakistan vs South Africa: As it happened

Pakistan defeated South Africa by 49 runs in the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Lord's, London on Sunday. 

Jun 23, 2019, 14:31 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Pakistan, South Africa meet to restore pride

Having mustered just three points from six games, South Africa are all but out of the tournament while Pakistan might still sneak into the semifinals, provided they win their remaining four games and other results go in their favour.

Jun 23, 2019, 01:02 AM IST

Wahab Riaz rings warning bell ahead of South Africa clash

Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has rung the warning bell for opposition teams and said that the outfit is ready to rise from the ashes and learn from the mistakes they have made so far in the ongoing World Cup.

Jun 22, 2019, 14:12 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Crocked South Africa have run out of luck, but are we surprised?

South Africa landed in England ranked four in ODIs. Over the past 12 months, they had won 17 of 26 completed ODIs. But don’t be fooled by the results. South Africa were struggling when they entered the World Cup.

Jun 20, 2019, 14:11 PM IST