South Africa Cricket Team: News

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.