Harry Brook backs Sonny Baker to bounce back from brutal England debut The talented young seamer endured a first England outing to forget in a heavy defeat to South Africa at Leeds The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
England thrashed at home in ODI humbling South Africa have inflicted a bruising ODI defeat on England at Headingley, wrapping up the first of a three-match series in less than half the scheduled time. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
England captain Harry Brook admits heavy South Africa loss is ‘not good enough’ South Africa needed less than 46 of the scheduled 100 overs to confirm a thumping seven-wicket win in the first match of the Metro Bank ODI series. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Sonny Baker endures nightmare debut as sorry England crushed by South Africa Baker served up seven wicketless overs for 76 The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Sonny Baker endures nightmare debut as South Africa dominate first ODI England were skittled for 131 at Headingley before Aiden Markram took apart the attack – in particular debutant Sonny Baker – in a crushing win The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
David and Hazlewood shine as Australia sink Proteas Tim David starred with the bat and Josh Hazlewood with the ball as Australia won the first Twenty20 international against South Africa in Darwin. AAP · Aug 10, 2025
Australia lock in opening pair for 'foreseeable future' Australia captain Mitch Marsh has revealed he will open for the T20 team in the T20s against South Africa and leading into next year's World Cup. AAP · Aug 9, 2025
South Africa’s cricket team just made history: how the ‘chokers’ became world champions When Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs at the “home of cricket” (Lord’s Cricket Ground in London) on 14 June, South Africa erupted in celebration. The Proteas had just claimed their first major cricket cup in history. And nothing less than the International Cricket Council World Test Championship at that,… The Conversation · Jun 17, 2025
Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket With their World Test Championship win, the Proteas have made a strong case for Tests to gain greater prominence at home The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025
‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes WTC victory can unite South Africa Temba Bavuma has described South Africa’s World Test Championship win against Australia as ‘special for the country’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025
Temba Bavuma and South Africa’s unlikely triumph shows why Test cricket is worth saving The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025
Aiden Markram helps South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final Set 282 to win, 70 more than had been scored in any of the first three innings at Lord’s, Markram scored 136 runs. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025
World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia Aiden Markram’s sensational century helped South Africa to chase down 282 Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025
South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025 Markram steers South Africa to historic World Test Championship final triumph South Africa kept jitters at bay to finish the job at Lord’s with a drought-ending five-wicket triumph over Australia in the World Test Championship final
Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025 Aiden Markram hits unbeaten century to put South Africa on brink of World Test Championship glory Proteas could win their first major trophy this century with victory at Lord’s
AAP · Jun 13, 2025 Starc quality with bat and ball in vain at Lord's The end of Australia's record of triumphs in global men's cricket finals is nigh, but no-one could fault Mitchell Starc's terrific bid to save the day.
AAP · Jun 13, 2025 South Africa's 'big call' on captain Bavuma pays off As South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hobbled off Lord's at the tea break, the Proteas were confronted with a crucial decision in the World Test final.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025 Australia learn cricket’s oldest lesson as South Africa turn the tables in WTC An Australian win looked inevitable after setting 282 to win, but Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma defied the odds
Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025 South Africa near WTC win vs Australia with Bavuma grit and Markram century South Africa are on the verge of a historic World Test Championship win after gripping third day against Australia.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Cordon conundrum leaves Australia in trouble and Steve Smith in world of pain Vice-captain fractured finger with drop at slip to give Temba Bavuma another life and South Africa control
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025 Aiden Markram gives South Africa control against Australia at Lord’s The Proteas need another 69 runs to win the World Test Championship final.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Markram and Bavuma steer South Africa to verge of stunning WTC upset against Australia A brilliant unbeaten partnership between Aiden Markram and an injured Temba Bavuma has taken South Africa to within 69 runs of World Test Championship glory
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025 South Africa defy the doubters and Australia to close in on remarkable Test triumph Aiden Markram’s magnificent unbeaten 102 helped South Africa edge closer to World Test Championship final triumph
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Kagiso Rabada lets his bowling do the talking – but Australian seamers have telling say South Africa (43/4) trail Australia (212) by 169 runs: Back from a drugs ban, Rabada starred with a five-for on the opening day of the World Test Championship final before Australia exposed their batting frailties