'Outplayed': Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation Captain Mitch Marsh blasted a quickfire 60 but said his Australian side were "outplayed", losing wickets tamely as South Africa comfortably won the first ODI. AAP · Sep 24
"Return of World Cup to Africa after 24 years a landmark milestone": ICC chairman Jay Shah The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. This marks the tournament's return to Africa after a 24-year absence. Johannesburg hosted the official unveiling of the tournament's brand and venues. The event will feature 14 teams and a new three-stage format. This prestigious… The Economic Times · Jul 31
The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Travis Head to Jasprit Bumrah Our selection panel’s votes have been counted to reveal the best men’s Test side from the last 12 months The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
Jofra Archer stars as England power to record ODI win against South Africa Jacob Bethell and Joe Root scored centuries for England to set up record-breaking 342-run rout of South Africa in the third ODI The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025
England vs South Africa live: Result and final score as hosts fall just short in second ODI After a hammering at Headingley, England couldn’t beat South Africa in a closer game at Lord’s The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
Massive total sets up thumping Aussie ODI win Australia's 2-431, their second-highest total in ODI history, has set-up a 276-run demolition of South Africa in the third and final match in Mackay. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Australia rout South Africa by 276 runs in third men’s ODI – as it happened Australia piled up the runs in Mackay, reaching 431-2 before skittling South Africa for 155 to earn victory despite losing the series The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025
'Outplayed' Aussies slump to Proteas ODI series loss Australia's one-day decline has continued, with the world champions slumping to another heavy defeat to South Africa in Mackay. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
Proteas spinner's brilliance triggers Aussie collapse Spin was king in Cairns as veteran South Africa tweaker Keshav Maharaj decimated Australia with a career-best haul in the first ODI. AAP · Aug 19, 2025
South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened A Keshav Maharaj five-for was the difference as Australia stumbled from 60-0 to 89-6 in 98-run defeat against South Africa in Cairns The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025
Wiaan Mulder smashes highest Test score by South African - but denies himself chance to chase Brian Lara’s all-time record Standing in as South Africa captain, Mulder appeared primed to go past Lara’s tally of 400 not out but still rewrote the record books The Independent UK · Jul 7, 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
The 'good result' from Steve Smith's finger dislocation Star Australia batter Steve Smith has opened up on a crucial moment of the World Test Championship final that left him with a dislocated finger. AAP · Jun 15, 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
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 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’
Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2025 South Africa beat Australia in WTC final to net first major title South Africa end their wait for one of the major ICC titles by beating Australia by five wickets in the WTC final.
The Independent 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.
Evening Standard · 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
AAP · 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.
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
AAP · Jun 14, 2025 Injury points finger of doubt at Smith's Windies tour Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies.
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.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 ECB likely to continue as host of World Test Championship finals until at least 2031 England is likely to host the World Test Championship final for another three cycles, with the decision set to be ratified next month
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.