South Africa Cricket Team: News

18 Feb 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India go big in Rajkot, break records with six-hitting: Details

India have set a host of records in terms of sixes smashed in their ongoing third Test match versus England at Rajkot.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes third batter to 10 WTC centuries: Stats

The in-form Kane Williamson has been on a record-breaking spree lately.

WTC table: NZ consolidate top position with whitewash over SA

New Zealand have consolidated their top position in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after beating South Africa in the 2nd Test in Hamilton.

Will Young hammers his seventh fifty in Test cricket: Stats

New Zealand batter Will Young hammered a fine half-century in the fourth innings as the Kiwis beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second and final Test to clinch the series 2-0.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson equals this massive record of Younis Khan

Extending his golden run in Test cricket, Kane Williamson scored a match-winning century in the fourth innings of the second Test against South Africa in Hamilton.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes second NZ player with 18,000 international runs

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has completed 18,000 runs in international cricket.

NZ claim maiden Test series win over SA (2-0): Stats

New Zealand have scripted history by registering their maiden Test series win over South Africa.

16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes fastest batter to 32 Test centuries: Stats 

Kane Williamson has become the fastest batter to complete 32 test tons.

NZ vs SA: Bedingham, O'Rourke shine; Hamilton Test perfectly poised

The second Test between New Zealand and South Africa is perfectly poised at the moment as the Kiwis need 227 more runs with nine wickets in hand.

William O'Rourke scripts history with nine wickets on Test debut

William O'Rourke has scripted history as he has become the first New Zealand bowler to claim nine wickets on Test debut.

South Africa's David Bedingham hammers his maiden Test century: Stats

South Africa's batting sensation David Bedingham has hammered his maiden hundred in Test matches.

South Africa's Ruan de Swardt registers his maiden Test fifty

South African all-rounder Ruan de Swardt slammed his maiden fifty in Tests. The player attained the feat versus New Zealand in the second Test in Hamilton.

Dane Piedt claims 5/89 versus NZ in 2nd Test: Stats

South African spinner Dane Piedt shined for his side on Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

14 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson accomplishes this massive milestone in home Tests

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has been on a record-breaking spree lately.

14 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes first NZ batter to 8,500 Test runs

Veteran batter Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealand batter to accomplish 8,500 runs in Test cricket.

13 Feb 2024

Imran Tahir

Imran Tahir becomes fourth bowler to complete 500 T20 wickets

South Africa's veteran spinner Imran Tahir has completed 500 wickets in T20 cricket.

2nd Test: Ruan de Swardt's fifty helps SA compile 220/6

New Zealand started strong against South Africa on Day 1 of the second Test at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

2nd Test: Confident NZ eye maiden series win over SA

New Zealand will fight for a historic win as they take on South Africa in the second and final Test of the series.

08 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson eyes these records in second South Africa Test

New Zealand's Kane Williamson will be eager to enhance his form in the upcoming second Test match versus South Africa at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

08 Feb 2024

David Miller

David Miller becomes first SA batter with 10,000 T20 runs

David Miller became the latest player to complete 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.

David Bedingham slams his second Test fifty: Key stats

South Africa batter David Bedingham impressed with his counter-attacking knocks in the 1st Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui.

07 Feb 2024

Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson stars in NZ's 281-run win over SA: Stats

New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson took six wickets in the 1st Test against South Africa in Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand top WTC 2023-25 standings with win over SA 

New Zealand climbed to the top of the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after beating South Africa in the 1st Test in Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand claim their second-biggest Test win (by runs): Stats

New Zealand claimed a 281-run win over South Africa in the 1st Test in Mount Maunganui.

06 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson breaks these records with his 31st Test century

Kane Williamson batted brilliantly on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Mount Maunganui

1st Test: SA bowled out; ton-up Williamson extends NZ's lead

New Zealand continued their dominance over South Africa on Day 3 of the opening Test in Mount Maunganui.

06 Feb 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner claims 3/34 versus SA, accomplishes 50 Test wickets

New Zealand star spinner Mitchell Santner accomplished 50 wickets in Test cricket.

1st Test: Ravindra's double-ton, NZ bowlers push SA further back

New Zealand are all over South Africa in the ongoing Test series opener in Mount Maunganui.

SA captain Neil Brand scripts history with six-fer on debut

South Africa skipper Neil Brand has scripted history by registering the best figures by a bowler on Test debut as captain.

05 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson boasts second-highest average in home Tests: Key Stats

New Zealand's batting ace Kane Williamson scored a stunning 118 in the first innings of the opening Test against South Africa in Mount Maunganui.

Rachin Ravindra scripts records with maiden double-ton against South Africa

New Zealand's rising sensation Rachin Ravindra has brought up his maiden double-century in Tests.

SA's Moreki claims wicket off first ball, joins this list

South Africa pacer Tshepo Moreki made a stunning start to his international career as he claimed a wicket with his first delivery.

1st Test: Tons from Williamson, Ravindra put NZ in charge 

New Zealand consolidated after losing a couple of quick wickets on Day 1 of the Test series opener against South Africa in Mount Maunganui.

Rachin Ravindra celebrates Test comeback with maiden century: Stats

New Zealand's rising star Rachin Ravindra has brought up his maiden century in Test cricket.

04 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams his 30th Test ton, fourth against SA

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has brought up his 30th Test century.

1st Test: Can rookie South Africa challenge formidable New Zealand?

New Zealand are gearing up to host South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting on February 4.

New Zealand eye maiden Test series win over South Africa

New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash in a two-match Test series, starting February 4 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

29 Jan 2024

Dean Elgar

'Virat Kohli spat at me,' Dean Elgar makes shocking claim

Former South African batter Dean Elgar has made a shocking revelation regarding his first interaction with Indian batting ace Virat Kohli.

Kane Williamson returns as NZ name squad for SA Tests

New Zealand have named a strong 14-member squad for the two-match home Test series against South Africa, starting on February 4.

Australia consolidate top position in WTC standings: Decoding the table

Australia thrashed West Indies by 10 wickets in the Test series opener at the Adelaide Oval.

08 Jan 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen retires from Test cricket: Key details

South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.

07 Jan 2024

David Warner

Revisiting David Warner's best Test knocks as he retires

The David Warner era in Test cricket has come to an end as the southpaw bowed out following Australia's recent 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan.

Australia top WTC 2023-25 standings following 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan

Australia have displaced Team India atop the ICC World Test Championship standings with a thumping eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the third and final Test in Sydney.

05 Jan 2024

ICC Test Rankings

Australia dethrone India at the summit of ICC Test Rankings

Australia have overtaken India to reclaim their position at the summit of the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings. The dramatic shift happened after India could only manage a 1-1 draw in the two-match Test series against South Africa.

04 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Team India records its first-ever Test win in Cape Town

The Indian cricket team has claimed its first-ever Test win in Cape Town.

04 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah claims 6/61 versus SA, registers these Test records

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled with a lot of character in the second innings of the second Test versus South Africa at the Newlands in Cape Town.

South Africa set India a 79-run target in Cape Town

South Africa were bowled out for 176 in their second innings of the second Test match against India in Cape Town.

04 Jan 2024

Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar bows out: His notable stats and records (Tests)

Dean Elgar departed for 12 in his final Test innings during the 2nd Test against India at Newlands, Cape Town.

04 Jan 2024

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram slams a valiant Test century versus India: Stats

Aiden Markram made the difference as he played one of the finest knocks in recent times for South Africa in Tests.

04 Jan 2024

Mohammed Siraj

Decoding Mohammed Siraj's stellar Test stats outside Asia

Mohammed Siraj ran through South Africa's batting line-up on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test in Cape Town to register a career-best six-wicket haul.

SA vs IND: 2nd Test well poised on Day 1

23 wickets fell on an interesting Day 1 of the second Test match between India and South Africa at the Newlands in Cape Town.

03 Jan 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India bowled out for 153 after SA manage 55

India lost their last six wickets for 0 runs to be bowled out for 153 in the second Test versus South Africa on Day 1 at the Newlands in Cape Town.

SA script these unwanted records after scoring 55 versus India

South Africa were bowled out for a paltry 55 on the opening day of the second Test match at the Newlands in Cape Town.

03 Jan 2024

Shubman Gill

Indian batter Shubman Gill completes 1,000 Test runs: Key stats

Indian opener Shubman Gill has completed 1,000 runs in Test cricket.

SA bowled out for 55 by India in 2nd Test

South Africa were bowled out for just 55 by India in the first innings of the second Test in Cape Town on Wednesday.

03 Jan 2024

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj claims his 3rd five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats

Mohammed Siraj ripped South Africa apart with a menacing spell in the second Test match being held in Cape Town.

03 Jan 2024

Dean Elgar

SA's Dean Elgar completes 1,000 Test runs against India: Stats

South African opener Dean Elgar has completed 1,000 Test runs against India. He got to the mark with his fourth run on Day 1 of the second Test in Cape Town.

SA vs IND, 2nd Test: Can the visitors bounce back?

South Africa ended India's bid to win their first-ever Test series in the Rainbow Nation by beating them in the Boxing Day match.

01 Jan 2024

Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar averages 46.31 (Tests) in Cape Town: Key stats

South Africa will face India in the second Test on January 3 in Cape Town to wrap up the series.

Who is Neil Brand? South Africa's makeshift Test captain

Cricket South Africa has named a rookie 14-member squad for their two-Test tour of New Zealand in February.

30 Dec 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Shubman Gill vs Abhimanyu Easwaran: Decoding their First-Class stats

India suffered an innings defeat in the opening Test against South Africa in Centurion.

29 Dec 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding India's five successive losses in SENA countries (Tests)

South Africa thrashed India by an innings and 32 runs in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

29 Dec 2023

Cricket News

Nandre Burger shines on Test debut against India: Decoding profile

Debutant pacer Nandre Burger was pivotal to South Africa's comprehensive innings victory over India in the Test series opener in Centurion.

India docked WTC points following defeat against SA: Decoding table

South Africa thrashed India by an innings and 32 runs in the opening and Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

28 Dec 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli touches 11,000-run mark in First-Class cricket: Key stats 

India's Run Machine Virat Kohli has completed 11,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

28 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada completes 50 Test wickets against India: Stats

South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada has raced to 50 Test wickets versus India.

Marco Jansen hammers his career-best Test score: Key stats

South African all-rounder Marco Jansen tormented the Indian bowling attack on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

28 Dec 2023

Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar slams his highest Test score against India: Stats

Senior opener Dean Elgar's masterclass put South Africa on top against India in the ongoing Boxing Day Test match in Centurion.

Boxing Day Test: SA's David Bedingham slams fifty on debut

South African batter David Bedingham slammed a fine half-century on his Test debut in Centurion.

27 Dec 2023

Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar slams 14th Test century in his final series 

South Africa's senior batter Dean Elgar has slammed his 14th century in Test cricket.

27 Dec 2023

Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar accomplishes 16,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Key stats

South African batting icon Dean Elgar has surpassed 16,500 runs in First-Class cricket.

26 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada scalps his maiden Test fifer against India: Stats

Pacer Kagiso Rabada was the star for South Africa on Day 1 of the 2023 Boxing Day Test against India at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.

26 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada becomes seventh SA bowler with 500 international wickets

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has completed 500 wickets in international cricket.

26 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada dismisses Rohit Sharma for sixth time in Tests

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada started the Boxing Day Test against India on a high as he dismissed Rohit Sharma for five runs in the fifth over in Centurion.

25 Dec 2023

Indian Cricket Team

Boxing Day Test: Can India trump South Africa in Centurion?

South Africa will lock horns against India in the first Test, starting December 26 in Centurion.

South Africa vs India, Test series 2023-24: Key player battles

The South Africa versus India Test series starts on Boxing Day with the first encounter to be played in Centurion.

Decoding the top 5 ODI matches of 2023

With 2023 coming to an end, we look back at the memorable ODI clashes from the year, which have been filled with plenty of action and drama throughout.

South Africa vs India, Test series 2023-24: Statistical preview

South Africa and India gear up for a two-match Test series, starting on Boxing Day. The first Test is set to be held at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.

22 Dec 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Decoding the breakout stars from 2023 in ODI cricket

With a few days left in 2023, we look back at the breakout stars from a very action-filled year of cricket.