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He leaves very well...: Ngidi reveals inspiration behind set-up to dismiss Labuschagne
Mackay, August 23: Following his side's series-sealing win over Australia in the second ODI, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi revealed what inspired his set-up to dismiss out-of-form Aussie batter Marnus Labuschagne as he tempted him to chase a delivery outside the off stump.
Lungi Ngidi credits 'freedom to bowl' after bagging fifer to seal ODI series against Australia
Mackay, Aug 23: South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi credited the 'freedom to bowl' after bagging a five-wicket haul against Australia in the second ODI to win the series 2-0 with a match to spare.
Ngidi joins elites following brilliant fifer against Australia in 2nd ODI
Mackay, August 22: South African pacer Lungi Ngidi continued his fine run against Australia, joining the elite company of stars with multiple five-wicket hauls against Australia in the ODI format following a remarkable 84-run win in the second ODI on Friday.
Lungi Ngidi's five-wicket haul helps South Africa seal ODI series against Australia
Mackay, August 22: Seamer Lungi Ngidi's five-wicket haul against Australia helped South Africa clinch the three-match ODI series with an 84-run win in the second ODI on Friday in Mackay.
Ngidi, Breetzke lead SA to fifth consecutive ODI series win over Australia
South Mackay, Aug 22: South Africa produced yet another dominant performance to defeat Australia by 84 runs at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in the second ODI on Friday.
Keshav Maharaj reaches 300 ODI wickets, takes five-for as South Africa thrash Australia in series opener
Cairns, August 19: Keshav Maharaj completed 300 wickets in ODI as he claimed his first five-for, which helped South Africa register an emphatic win by 98 runs in the series-opener against Australia in Cairns on Tuesday.
Maharaj five-for leads South Africa to their biggest ODI win over Australia
Cairns, Aug 19: Keshav Maharaj weaved magic to help South Africa defeat Australia by 98 runs, their biggest win over the hosts in ODI’s, at the Cazalys Stadium on Tuesday. The Mitchell Marsh-led side were bundled out for 198 in their chase of 297.
Proteas pacer Rabada ruled out of Australia ODIs with ankle injury
Cairns, Aug 19: South Africa have suffered a massive blow as premier pacer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia due to injury.
Kagiso Rabada ruled out of ODI series against Australia due to ankle injury
Cairns, August 19: South Africa right-arm seamer Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out to the three-match ODI series after suffering an ankle injury. The ODI series will run from August 19 to 24.
Spotlight on Dewald Brevis as SA look to redeem in ODI series opener against Australia
Cairns, Aug 18: The spotlight in Cairns is set to shine on Dewald Brevis as South Africa’s young batting sensation prepares for his much-anticipated ODI debut in the opening game against Australia on Tuesday at the Cazaly’s Stadium.
I've had time with him in IPL: Nathan Ellis explains challenge of containing CSK teammate Brevis
Cairns, August 16: Australia's crafty quick Nathan Ellis explained that the dominance that he has been able to maintain over the explosive Dewald Brevis in the three-match T20I series against South Africa hasn't been all sunshine and roses.
Belligerent Dewald Brevis breaks his record with stellar show against Australia
Cairns, August 16: Young batting sensation, Dewald Brevis, went ballistic and blazed his way to the fastest T20I fifty for South Africa against Australia during the series decider third T20I at Cazaly's Stadium on Saturday.
Numbers behind Tim David's T20 success this year as Aussie hitter adds more layers to his game
Cairns, August 16: As Australia plays the T20I decider against South Africa at Cairns, the brutish strength and bat swing of Aussie middle-order hitter Tim David will be something plenty will have eyeballs on.
Will Markram overcome his poor run of form in 3rd T20I between South Africa-Australia?
Cairns . August 16: As South Africa plays Australia in a crucial decider third T20I, all eyes will be on skipper Aiden Markram to overcome his barren run of form, not having hit a half-century since October 2022.
Corbin Bosch penalised for send-off gesture in second T20I against Australia
Darwin, August 13: South Africa all-rounder Corbin Bosch was sanctioned for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Australia, which was played at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Tuesday.
SA all-rounder Corbin Bosch penalised for Level 1 breach of ICC Code of Conduct
Darwin, Aug 13 : South Africa’s fast bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been penalised for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Australia held on Tuesday. As a result, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said one demerit point has been added to Bosch’s disciplinary record.
Brevis' century helps Proteas level series against Australia
Darwin, August 12: South Africa levelled the T20I series 1-1 against Australia with a commanding 53-run win, powered by a sensational knock from 22-year-old Dewald Brevis in the second T20I in Darwin. He became the youngest South African batter to score a T20I century and the second-fastest to achieve the feat for the Proteas in Men's T20Is, finishing unbeaten on 125.
Teenager Maphaka makes mark against Australia with career-best fiery spell
Darwin, Aug 11: Despite South Africa falling short by 17 runs in first T20I to Australia, teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka managed to leave his mark with a career-best fiery spell of 4-20. Maphaka, 19, mixed raw pace with aggression to claim the scalps of Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Adam Zampa and Ben Dwarshuis at Marrara Stadium on Sunday.
Rickelton hails fiery Maphaka after impressive four-fer against Australia despite SA's loss
Darwin, August 11: Following his side's loss to Australia in the first T20I, South African batter Ryan Rickelton hailed young pacer Kwena Maphaka, who became the youngest Proteas player with a T20I four-fer, as a "fiery character" and pointed out how exciting the 18-year-old's "white-line fever" on the crease is exciting for South African cricket.
South Africa chase second-highest runs at Home of Cricket after clinching their maiden ICC WTC title against Australia
London June 14: Second-highest run-chase at the Home of Cricket Lord's, as South Africa (SA) continue thier fine run at the venue, after chasing 282 against Australia to clinch their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets on Saturday.
Aiden and Temba didn't give us a chance: Pat Cummins as South Africa lift first WTC title
London, June 14: In a historic triumph at Lord's, South Africa sealed their first ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating defending champions Australia by five wickets. The victory not only secured their maiden WTC crown but also marked their first ICC title since 1998, ending a 27-year wait on the global stage.
'It's one of the most special days': Markram after taking South Africa to WTC glory
London, June 14: After South Africa ended 27 years of knockouts hoodoo in senior tournaments with a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC), opener Aiden Markram said winning the mace through his match-winning knock has made for one of the most special days.
WTC Final: It's an honour to lift the cup for everyone out here and back home, says Maharaj
London, June 14: After South Africa ended their International Cricket Council (ICC) title drought with a five-wicket win over Australia to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship final, a teary-eyed left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj said winning the coveted Test mace at Lord’s has been an absolute honour.
WTC Final: Markram hits 136 as South Africa end their ICC title drought with 5-wicket win over Australia
London, June 14: After years of suffering sadness and heartbreak in knockout games of major tournaments, South Africa finally broke a 27-year knockout hoodoo to taste championship glory after beating Australia by five wickets to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final on day four’s play at the Lord’s here on Saturday.
Burden of painful history lifted, Markram masterclass guides SA to WTC title win over Australia
London, June 14: A masterclass Lord's century from Aiden Markram and phenomenal assists from skipper Temba Bavuma and pacer Kagiso Rabada liberated South Africa from years of knockout stage failures and the much-debated "chokers tag" as they clinched their maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, defeating Australia by five wickets at Lord's on Saturday.
It would mean everything: Keshav Maharaj as South Africa edge closer to WTC title
London, June 14: At the end of play on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at Lord's on Friday, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj became emotional, saying that a victory would mean a great deal not only for the players but also for the fans who have supported the team through thick and thin.
WTC final: These 69 runs will be the hardest SA will ever have to earn, says Steyn ahead of day 4
New Delhi, June 14: As South Africa sits just 69 runs away from sealing their first ICC men’s trophy since 1998, legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn has issued a stark warning: Australia won’t back down.
He's a big match player: Keshav Maharaj hails Aiden Markram's knock in WTC final against Australia
London, June 14: South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj called opener Aiden Markram a "big-match player" as the latter scored a century during his outing in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against Australia at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London on Friday.
He is someone for the big occasion: Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince hails Aiden Markram after majestic century in WTC final
London June 14: Ashwell Prince, South Africa batting coach, labelled Aiden Markram the "man for the big occasion" after the opener steered Proteas towards a famous run chase in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, against Australia on Friday, according to the ICC website.
WTC Final: Markram joins plethora of legends following historic Lord's ton against Australia
London, June 13: South African batter Aiden Markram joined a plethora of legends following his historic century during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) at Lord's against Australia on Friday.
It took away the fear of failure...: SA all rounder Wiaan Mulder reflects on Proteas approach for their second innings of WTC Final
London June 13: Wiaan Mulder, South African all-rounder, said that the Proteas' approach removed his fear of failing in the second innings of the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's in London on Friday.
WTC Final: Aiden Markram scripts history becomes first Proteas batter to score hundred in ICC tournament final
London June 13: South African batter Aiden Markram makes history by becoming the first Proteas batter to score a hundred in an ICC tournament Final.
WTC Final: Markram's historic ton, partnership with Bavuma rattles Australia, pushes Proteas closer to glory
London, June 13: A historic century by Aiden Markram and an unbeaten century with skipper Temba Bavuma pushed South Africa closer to their maiden world title glory, ending the day three of their ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's on Friday.
WTC final: Markram's unbeaten 102 puts South Africa in sight of championship glory (ld)
London, June 13: Aiden Markram stepped up when it mattered the most by hitting a magnificent 102 not out, taking South Africa within 69 runs of a historic triumph in the ICC World Test Championship after ending the third day's play at 213/2 in 56 overs in the final being played at the Lord’s here on Friday.
WTC Final: Plenty of hard-work to do for Proteas as they aim to chase 282 against Australia
London, June 13: The task is cut out for South Africa. They have to chase down 282 runs to beat Australia and lift the ICC World Test Championship mace, which would be their first major world championship in cricket, and a deep dive into statistics proves that as easy it might sound with over two-and-the-half days worth of action left, Proteas will have to play out of their skins to pull off this chase.
WTC Final: Markram hits unbeaten 49 as South Africa require 188 runs for victory against Australia
London, June 13: Aiden Markram held one end firm to be unbeaten on 49 off 66 balls as South Africa reached 94/2 in 24 overs in their second innings against Australia at tea on Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship Final at the Lord’s on Friday, requiring 188 more runs for victory.
WTC Final: 'The best wicket I could've gotten', Ngidi on Smith's dismissal
London, June 13: South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi opened up about his devastating second innings spell on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at Lord’s and admitted that Steve Smith's dismissal was probably the "best wicket" he could have gotten.
Massive belief in this team: Bedingham describes mood in SA's camp as WTC final heads towards its conclusion
London, June 13: South Africa's David Bedingham exuded "confidence" in the Proteas' ability to gun down whatever target Australia throws at them and assured that they will approach the fourth innings chase with "belief" in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Bedingham confident as South Africa eyes historic run chase in WTC Final
London June 13: South African batter David Bedingham believes momentum is building within the Proteas camp as they gear up for a potential fourth-innings chase in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's, according to the official website of ICC.
WTC Final: South Africa's fast bowling looks pretty tricky today, says Australia skipper Pat Cummins
London June 13: After the end of Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa in Lord's, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins believed the wicket still offers some help for the bowlers. Both teams bowled well with discipline, and the fast bowling, especially that of South Africa, is tricky.