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South Africa smiling after Day 1

South Africa smiling after Day 1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Neil McKenzie scored 94 and Hashim Amla was unbeaten on 85 as South Africa amassed 304 for 4 by the end of the first day in the first Test against India. India must be grateful to spinners Harbhajan (2 for 92) and Anil Kumble (2 for 61) for helping them fightback.

'Celebrate a little but final on Sunday': NZ star Allen

'Celebrate a little but final on Sunday': NZ star Allen

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Finn Allen's explosive century guided New Zealand to a dominant victory over South Africa, securing their place in the T20 World Cup final.

South Africa build on Kallis century

South Africa build on Kallis century

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

Jacques Kallis scored his fifth century in seven Test innings to establish South Africa's lead over New Zealand in the second Test. His 131 was the top score in South Africa's total of 272-3, which they reached before bad light ended play seven overs after tea on the second day to earn a lead of 84 runs over New Zealand's first innings of 188.

Ntini bowls South Africa to victory

Ntini bowls South Africa to victory

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

South Africa beat Pakistan by 14 runs in the fifth and final ODI to clinch the five-match series 3-2.

Smith guides South Africa to series win

Smith guides South Africa to series win

Rediff.com7 May 2006

South Africa beat New Zealand by four wickets an hour after tea on the third day to wrap up a 2-0 series win

India have South Africa under siege

India have South Africa under siege

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

India stretched their lead to 311 runs against South Africa at the end of the second day of the first Test.

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

South African umpire Allahudien Paleker is having a fine Test debut in the ongoing second match of the series against India at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but very few know that his family has its roots in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

Ton-up Rossouw guides South Africa to consolation win

Ton-up Rossouw guides South Africa to consolation win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Rossouw was supported by opener Quinton de Kock (68 off 43) while David Miller came in with four balls left in the innings to smash three sixes, guiding the tourists to a competitive total of 227.

'It's time the world knows how good South Africa are under pressure'

'It's time the world knows how good South Africa are under pressure'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed a 67-ball 109 in the victory over England, South Africa have made a strong statement ahead of fixtures against New Zealand and India in the ICC World Cup.

Maharaj, Stubbs keep SA in the contest vs Pakistan

Maharaj, Stubbs keep SA in the contest vs Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

South Africa batter Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten 68 to steer his side to 185-4 at stumps on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan on Tuesday, but two late wickets saw the hosts keep a firm grip on the contest.

PIX: Shami shines as India turn the screw on South Africa

PIX: Shami shines as India turn the screw on South Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test, played between South Africa and India at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday.

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

South Africa revive old doubts in defeat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

South Africa failed to chase down an opposition total for the second time in the World Cup on Saturday to resurrect old doubts about their ability under pressure.

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

David Miller's late cameo saw South Africa stage a late comeback to outclass Sri Lanka by four wickets in the Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa crush Bangladesh to sweep series

South Africa crush Bangladesh to sweep series

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Spinner Robin Peterson took five wickets to lead South Africa to a crushing victory by an innings and 205 runs in the second Test against Bangladesh on Monday. The touring side bowled out their hosts for 119 on the fourth day to complete a 2-0 series win. South Africa captain Graeme Smith and fast bowler Dale Steyn were named man of the match and man of the series respectively.

South Africa ease to five-wicket triumph

South Africa ease to five-wicket triumph

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

South Africa reeled off the 27 runs required for victory in less than an hour to record a five-wicket triumph over Bangladesh on the fourth morning of the first Test.

Kallis guides South Africa to series win

Kallis guides South Africa to series win

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Jacques Kallis scored an unbeaten 121 as South Africa beat the West Indies by seven wickets with eight balls and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Amla, Kallis put South Africa in control

Amla, Kallis put South Africa in control

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis shared an unbroken century stand to put South Africa in control of the first Test with a lead of 287 runs against New Zealand on Friday. South Africa reached close of play on the second day on 179-2. Amla, who was dropped on two, was 85 not out with Kallis on 76 in a partnership of 159.

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

South Africa were 140 for six wickets in their first innings when rain brought an early close to play on the second day of the first test at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Mitchell Johnson had figures of 4 for 51.

T20 World Cup: South Africa relieved to overcome Gous scare!

T20 World Cup: South Africa relieved to overcome Gous scare!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Aiden Markram conceded that Andries Gous made life difficult for his side after the United States put the seasoned South Africans under tremendous stress in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match.

South Africa debutant Abbott leaves Pakistan reeling

South Africa debutant Abbott leaves Pakistan reeling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Debutant paceman Kyle Abbott left Pakistan in tatters with seven first innings wickets as South Africa bowled out the tourists for 156 on the second day of the third Test at Centurion on Saturday.

Bangladesh stun South Africa to clinch ODI series

Bangladesh stun South Africa to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bangladesh continued their giant-killing exploits with a nine-wicket victory over South Africa in Wednesday's rain-hit final one-day international to clinch the three-match series 2-1.

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSports Park, Centurion, on Thursday.

Duminy, Dale revive South Africa

Duminy, Dale revive South Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

South Africa put up 459, taking a 65-run cushion into the second innings. At close on day three, Australia were four without loss. avoid giving Australia a handy first innings lead, and thereby control of the match

Clinical South Africa cruise past hapless Zimbabwe

Clinical South Africa cruise past hapless Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

South Africa produced a clinical performance to knock Zimbabwe out of the ICC World Twenty20 with a comfortable 10-wicket victory in a lop-sided Group C match Hambantota on Thursday.

Rain ruins England - South Africa T20

Rain ruins England - South Africa T20

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

The second Twenty20 international between World champions England and South Africa in Manchester on Monday was abandoned due to persistent rain. The match was reduced to nine overs per side and South Africa were led by a spectacular 47 not out from Hashim Amla as they notched up 77 for five wickets.

Amla, Duminy steer South Africa to victory

Amla, Duminy steer South Africa to victory

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Half-centuries from Hashim Amla and JP Duminy helped South Africa secure a five-wicket win in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rashid Khan wants more matches against stronger teams

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasised the need for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team's victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in batting and death overs bowling, and acknowledged the painful setback of a narrow defeat to South Africa.

How Kohli's back-to-back tons couldn't stop SA

How Kohli's back-to-back tons couldn't stop SA

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli's second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram's ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Thursday.

Harbhajan, Ishant restrict South Africa

Harbhajan, Ishant restrict South Africa

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Harbhajan Singh and Ishant Sharma picked three wickets each as India dismissed South Africa for 265 on Day 1 of the third Test. The visitors frittered away a solid start and were bundled out at the fag end of the day on a Green Park track that has given enough indication that it will deteriorate rapidly.

South Africa, prepared for any conditions: De Villiers

South Africa, prepared for any conditions: De Villiers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Determined to remove their big tournament chokers tag, South Africa captain A B de Villiers said his side is well prepared to play in any condition in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in Hambantota.

South Africa quicks, De Kock star in Bengaluru

South Africa quicks, De Kock star in Bengaluru

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

De Kock, who made 52 at Mohali, and Reeza Hendricks scored 76 for the opening stand to stub out India's hopes of early wickets and any chance of a fight.

Momentum is still with South Africa: Kallis

Momentum is still with South Africa: Kallis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

India's Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar might have restored the balance in the match with their spirited batting but injured South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis feels the momentum is still in the home team's favour in the ongoing third and final Test in Cape Town.

Morkel fashions South Africa win

Morkel fashions South Africa win

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

South Africa scored a 19-run victory over England in a Super Eight match of the Twenty20 cricket World Cup.

South Africa seal innings win over Australia

South Africa seal innings win over Australia

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

South Africa completed victory over Australia by an innings and 20 runs in the third Test at Newlands on Sunday, despite an entertaining maiden Test century from Mitchell Johnson.

Records galore for South Africa in Mumbai ODI!

Records galore for South Africa in Mumbai ODI!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

South Africa's mammoth total of 438 for four against India in the fifth and final One-dayer was the highest innings score in the country, besides being the joint third-highest ever in the world, in Mumbai, On Sunday.

PHOTOS: India overpower South Africa to seal T20 series

PHOTOS: India overpower South Africa to seal T20 series

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

India overpowered South Africa by 16 runs in a high-scoring contest in the second T20 International in Guwahati on Sunday to register their first-ever T20 home series victory against the Proteas.

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

David Miller smashed a brilliant half-century while Marco Jansen picked up four wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

South Africa win second Test

South Africa win second Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Makhaya Ntini took 5 for 48 to lead South Africa to a crushing 174-run victory against India in the second Test at Durban.

'South Africa will grind the Indian bowlers'

'South Africa will grind the Indian bowlers'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

South Africa will look to grind the Indian bowlers and bat them out of the first Test in Centurion on Saturday, says opener Alviro Petersen, who hit a classy 114-ball 77.