ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia vs South Africa semifinal preview South Africa captain Bavuma says they are wary of Australia’s experience but he is confident of his side’s chances. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023
South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen inspired by Boks’ glory for Australia semi-final South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen says seeing the Springboks retain the Rugby World Cup in France last month has inspired the nation’s cricketers The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023
Australia no 'Mickey-Mouse team', but Bavuma confident of ending semi-final jinx at World Cup NEW DELHI: Temba Bavuma acknowledged that Australia are not to be taken lightly, referring to them as a formidable team. However, the South African captain expressed confidence in his team's ability to overcome the five-time champions and break the Proteas' semifinals curse in the World Cup. The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023
World Cup: Temba Bavuma trains full tilt despite discomfort ahead of semifinal against Australia NEW DELHI: Despite struggling with poor form and a hamstring injury, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Monday displayed sheer determination during training session leading up to their World Cup semifinal against Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023
World Cup: Lack of experience in focus as South Africa gear up for semis AHMEDABAD: South Africa and Australia are set to face off in the semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, with the Proteas having secured a convincing victory over the men from Down Under by 134 runs in their league stage match last month. The Times of India · Nov 12, 2023
South Africa will ride on 'must-win mindset' in World Cup semi-final NEW DELHI: South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen has emphasised the team's unwavering "must-win mindset" in the lead-up to their highly anticipated World Cup semi-final clash against five-time champions Australia. The Proteas secured a crucial victory in their concluding league match against Afghanistan, with Van der Dussen's unbeaten 76 playing… The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023
World Cup: Rassie van der Dussen the star as South Africa huff and puff to five-wicket victory against Afghanistan AHMEDABAD: If South Africa were looking to correct an anomaly in their current World Cup campaign, the contest against Afghanistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday allowed them to tick an important box: ace a chase. At 182-5 after 37.1 overs in pursuit of 245, South Africa… The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023
We are 50-50 when chasing and we would like to improve that: SA batsman Rassie van der Dussen NEW DELHI: South African top-order batsman Rassie van der Dussen acknowledged the need for improvement in the team's ability to chase runs after facing challenges against Afghanistan bowlers in their World Cup match in Ahmedabad. The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023
SA vs AFG: Rassie van der Dussen steers South Africa to victory as Afghanistan exit World Cup NEW DELHI: Rassie van der Dussen struck a calm unbeaten half-century after pacer Gerald Coetzee grabbed a four-for as South Africa registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup group game on Friday in Ahmedabad. The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023
World Cup: Afghanistan opt to bat against South Africa NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat against South Africa in the 42nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023
World Cup: Afghanistan still hopeful of semi-final berth, South Africa seek perfect chase Before their semifinal showdown, South Africa aim to address their struggles in chasing, while Afghanistan are confident in defeating another top team when they clash in an ICC World Cup game this Friday. The Times of India · Nov 9, 2023
How India's juggernaut continued at World Cup with rout of South Africa NEW DELHI: A Virat Kohli 'stuff of dreams' record-equalling 49th ODI century was followed by a five star performance from Ravindra Jadeja as India decimated formidable South Africa by 243 runs to maintain their sensational unbeaten run at the World Cup on Sunday. The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023
World Cup: India opt to bat against South Africa in Kolkata NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat against South Africa in the 37th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023
India vs South Africa: 'I doubt you would say that about India' - Temba Bavuma's angry response to 'chokers' tag NEW DELHI: The South African team has lived with the 'chokers' tag since their World Cup debut in 1992 despite being one of the best sides in the league or group phase in most editions of ICC's showpiece 50-over tournament. And their run in the ongoing edition is following the… The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023
The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023 World Cup, India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma's time to step into the glare KOLKATA: Cricket is replete with short men of tall stature - Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Aravinda de Silva to name a few. Can Temba Bavuma make this list?
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Ind vs SA | Will be a good test for SA batters how they come up against Kuldeep and Jadeja: Bavuma South Africa skipper Bavuma confident ahead of India clash; spinners Kuldeep, Jadeja to test batters. Bavuma believes Proteas must bring their 'A' game to counter Indian bowling, and draw energy from positive sentiment to continue dream run.
The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023 Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | It’s unstoppable force versus immovable object India vs. South Africa: Unbeaten India face stiff challenge from resurgent Proteas in Kolkata. India's unbeaten run faces a stiff challenge from South Africa's resurgent Proteas in Kolkata. India's batting powerhouses Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli lead the charge against South Africa's pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and…
Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023 India vs South Africa: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview Unbeaten India face South Africa in a clash between the top two in the group stage standings at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
The Times of India · Nov 4, 2023 World Cup, India vs South Africa: An open and shut case between Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock at Eden? Sunday will see former IPL mates fighting for top run-getter's spot
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup The Proteas have now won six of their seven matches after a 190-run victory in Pune
The Times of India · Nov 1, 2023 World Cup: New Zealand ask South Africa to bat NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field in their World Cup match against South Africa at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 South Africa declares public holiday after ‘momentous’ Rugby World Cup win Springboks clinch record fourth Rugby World Cup over New Zealand
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023 South Africa's middle-order is one of most destructive ever: Graeme Smith NEW DELHI: Former South African skipper Graeme Smith attributed South Africa's success to its "most destructive" middle-order. He emphasised the importance of current captain Temba Bavuma's leadership in guiding the team towards clinching their first-ever World Cup title.
The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023 World Cup: Have South Africa done enough to shed chokers' tag? CHENNAI: Be it a dropped catch and a bizarre run-out in the 1999 World Cup or goofing up a Duckworth Lewis target in 2003, great South African teams have always manufactured methods to throw away winning positions. Their last such choke was in 2015, when again a great South African…
The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023 'We did have luck on our side...': Temba Bavuma on one-wicket victory over Pakistan NEW DELHI: South Africa's cricket team, led by captain Temba Bavuma, managed to secure a heart-stopping one-wicket victory over Pakistan in an electrifying World Cup encounter. Bavuma candidly admitted the role of luck in their triumph, stating, "I do think we could have shown a lot more of a clinical…