While Sri Lanka will be fancying their chances against a lowly South African side, the Proteas would be more than keen to make a statement against the 1996 winners.
Chess master-turned-cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal went back to his old passion, headlining an online blitz event organised by chess.com, and said the sport taught him to be patient on the cricket field. A former national Under-12 chess champion, India cricketer Chahal has the distinction of having represented the country at the World Youth Chess Championships, and is listed on the World Chess Federation (FIDE) website. His Elo rating is 1956.
Images from Friday's World Cup match between South Africa and Sri Lanka, at Chester-le-Street.
Ambati Rayudu was the star performer for Chennai Super Kings as his quickfire half-century helped outclass defending champions Mumbai Indians.
Images from Sunday's World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, at Lord's.
Following is the list of players who have been released by the different franchises ahead of the auction for the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.
Captain Kane Williamson struck a composed unbeaten century as New Zealand edged past South Africa by four wickets in a thrilling last-over finish.
A depleted Rajasthan Royals will have an onerous task of stopping the mighty CSK
Captain Faf du Plessis led from the front with a hard-earned century to give South Africa a commanding 205-run advantage at the end of the second day of the second Test against Pakistan, at Newlands, on Friday.
South Africa have now lost five Tests in a row, including two shock home losses to Sri Lanka, and are struggling with on-field know-how to dig themselves out of tough situations.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought into play his years of experience to effect a turnaround in Friday's IPL against Royal Challenger Bangalore, in Sharjah.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players.
A wicketkeeper rarely earns kudos purely for his glovework but Wriddhiman Saha enjoyed that rare acclaim during the second Test against South Africa at Pune.
How did India and Virat Kohli fare in T20Is? Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.
Stuart was docked 15 per cent of his match fees and a third demerit point was added to his disciplinary record - a punishment made on the recommendation of Broad senior for using inappropriate language against Pakistan's player Yasir Shah during the first Test in Manchester.
The Aussie showed his pedigree as he smashed 117 not out from 57 balls to help CSK crush the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets and claim their third IPL title.
South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.
Down and out, the two bottom-placed teams know that this will be their best chance to post their first win in the ongoing 50-over showpiece.
A struggling South Africa got their first point of the World Cup after their game against the West Indies was abandoned due to persistent rain in Southampton on Monday.
South Africa's hopes of a semi-final place at the Cricket World Cup appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl on Monday.
Overwhelmed by emotion after getting his maiden India call-up, batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad said he would be banking on his ability to adapt quickly when he tries to make an impression during the upcoming limited overs tour of Sri Lanka.
South Africa have moved up to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings following their clean sweep in the five-match series against Australia. Australia, despite losing the series, are still at the top of the rankings but have lost vital points. The Faf du Plessis led-side leapfrogged New Zealand and India to within two points of Australia's tally of 118 points, reports Sport24.
Hasan took career-best figures of 10-114 in the match as South Africa lost their last seven wickets for the addition of only 33 runs.
"We're playing a strong team in India, and as a team, we know we're not good enough at the moment and we have to turn it around."
KKR have so far failed to come together as a unit and slipped to sixth in the table after starting the tournament on a high against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Gary Kirsten, Herschelle Gibbs, Mark Boucher, Daryl Cullinan, and Faf Du Plessis are the other Proteas batsmen who have more than 4000 runs in Test cricket.
'My lines to the players was that we have got good runs on the board but let's be humble'
South Africa wants to infuse fresh blood going into next year's World T20 in Australia.
Speaking about Markram's form, Gibson said that that the 23-year-old has earlier shown what he is capable of but is currently batting out of his style.
Faf Du Plessis' injury prompted selectors to fast-track the 23 year old to the hot seat.
Like other sports, cricketing action too has come to a complete halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fate of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia in October-November is shrouded in uncertainty.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test played at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.
'We are at this stage where we have lost almost all of our experience'
This is the second time Quinton de Kock has won the Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards
Images from Saturday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's Paisa Vasool Players.
South Africa will need their bowlers to step up to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
South Africa's Imran Tahir became the first spinner to bowl the first over in a World Cup match on Thursday.
Steyn has confidence in his team of match-winners
With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, keeping his spunky strokeplay in mind, the next five Tests could be a make or break for the 32-year-old stylish right-hander.
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