Skipper Temba Bavuma out of second test against India
Temba Bavuma of South Africa during the 1st Test Cricket match between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion on the 26 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Skipper Temba Bavuma out of second test against India

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss next week’s second test against India after straining his hamstring in the first test, which South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs on day three at Centurion on Thursday. (more…)

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Proteas thrash India in first test
Marco Jansen of South Africa celebrate getting the wicket of Virat Kohli of India during day three of the first test between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion, Pretoria on 28 December 2023 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Proteas thrash India in first test

South Africa shredded through the Indian batting line-up to claim victory by an innings and 32 runs in the first test on Thursday, securing the win inside three days and ensuring their proud home record against the tourists remains intact. (more…)

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Retirement provides Dean Elgar with freedom for century
Dean Elgar of South Africa scores 100 runs during the 1st Test Cricket match between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion on the 27 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Retirement provides Dean Elgar with freedom for century

The freedom of impending retirement from the test arena allowed South Africa opener Dean Elgar to produce one of his best innings as his unbeaten 140 handed the hosts an 11-run lead over India after day two of the first test at Centurion on Wednesday. (more…)

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Kagiso Rabada’s five-star show against India
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrates a wicket of Rohit Sharma of India during the 1st Test Cricket match between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion on the 26 December 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kagiso Rabada’s five-star show against India

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada shrugged off any ring rust after a long absence from the test arena to claim a five-wicket haul and put South Africa in a strong position against India in the first test on Tuesday. (more…)

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Tony De Zorzi guides Proteas to win in second ODI
Tony De Zorzi of South Africa bats during the 2023 Betway One Day Series 3rd ODI match between South Africa and West Indies at Senwes Sport Park in Potchefstroom on 21 March 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Tony De Zorzi guides Proteas to win in second ODI

Left-handed opener Tony de Zorzi scored a career-best unbeaten 119 from 122 balls to lead South Africa to an emphatic eight-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International at St George’s Park on Tuesday and level the three-match series at 1-1. (more…)

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