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The Dafabet Warriors aim to continue their winning momentum when they host Dafabet Boland in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup in Gqeberha on Thursday
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Warriors target Boland to strengthen final push

  • Amir Chetty
Resilience has become part of the Proteas' identity, according to skipper Temba Bavuma
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Bavuma touts Proteas' recovery strength

Captain Temba Bavuma credits South Africa's resilience and mental toughness under pressure as defining traits in their memorable 2-1 Test series win…

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Australia's Mahli Beardman prepares to deliver a ball during the under-19 World Cup youth one-day international (YODI) final between India and Australia at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on February 11, 2024.
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Host of fresh faces in Australia white-ball squads to face England

Australia has revealed new-look ODI and T20 squads to face England, featuring a wave of fresh talent including Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, and…

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Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is delighted with his team's 2-1 Test series victory over Australia at Newlands
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Triumphant Proteas can improve further, says Conrad

After leading South Africa to a historic 2-1 Test series turnaround against Australia, coach Shukri Conrad says the Proteas are still far from…

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New Zealand’s injured Rachin Ravindra makes his way to the batting nets during a training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on October 26, 2026
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Ravindra and Chapman to miss India ODIs, Seifert called up

Tony de Zorzi returns to the Proteas cricket squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh
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De Zorzi returns, Hamza included for Bangladesh Tests

South Africa has announced a 15-man Test squad to face Bangladesh, with Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje making their returns from injury alongside a…

Marco Jansen, the ICC's No 1-ranked Test bowler and all-rounder, says SA have become better at adapting to pressure
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Jansen keeps his feet on the ground

Despite climbing to the top of the ICC Test rankings as the world's No 1 bowler and all-rounder, Proteas star Marco Jansen remains grounded…

Despatch Cricket Club batter Dylan Thompson, who would later retire hurt, in action in an NMBCA clash against Old Grey Cricket Club at the Despatch Oval on Saturday
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Despatch beat Old Grey, Cavaliers claim weekend double

Despatch CC consolidated their position at the summit of Group A with a five-wicket win over Old Grey CC, while Northern Cavaliers CC also enjoyed a…

West Indies' Brandon King plays a shot during the fourth day of the first test cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on October 31, 2026.
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West Indies crush Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test

Brandon King hit an unbeaten 81 to guide West Indies to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Mirpur, securing a…

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Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers says his side will need to show greater consistency after their hard-fought four-wicket win over Western Province at St George’s Park on Saturday
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De Villiers wants Warriors to build better partnerships

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers has called for improved batting partnerships after his team overcame a middle-order wobble to defeat…

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma admits he did not expect SA to be in this position two years ago, but after another major series win, he believes the sky is the limit.
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Proteas belief driving team success, says Bavuma

Temba Bavuma praises South Africa's iconic Test series comeback victory over Australia, stating the hard-fought triumph provides vital momentum and…

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Dafabet Warriors batter JP King continued his good form for the men in black as his unbeaten 32 helped the Warriors claim a nervy four wicket win over the Western Province Cobras in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup in Gqeberha on Saturday.
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Warriors seal Super 8 win over Western Province

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Player of the match Simon Harmer (c) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day five of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 31, 2026.
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SA complete famous turnaround to claim series at Newlands

South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Left hand batter Ryan Rickelton reveals the thinking behind South Africa’s fightback at Newlands, explaining how he and Wiaan Mulder structured their 154-run partnership around patience, absorbing pressure and winning the small moments.
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SA fightback built on patience, says Rickelton

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder spearheaded a gritty South African fightback, leaving Australia with a 288-run target to chase on the…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Despite a tough day in the field for the visitors, Australia's Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowling attack as he picked up three wickets to help dismiss SA for 387, setting the away side 288 runs to win in what could be a thrilling final day with three results still possible.
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Franklin backs Australia for final-day finish

Australia assistant coach James Franklin believes his side can claim victory in the Newlands Test after a dramatic late surge on day four set up a…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Proteas batters Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder were the catalysts for South Africa's fightback at Newlands, combining for 154 before a late wobble and some lower-order resistance set Australia 288 to win.
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Rickelton, Mulder centuries put match back in balance on fourth day at Newlands

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder led a superb South African fightback at Newlands, setting Australia a challenging 288-run target for…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
The Dafabet Warriors know that even though they earned Super 8 stage qualification with a game to spare in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup group stage, the Super 8 stage will bring with it tougher mental and competitive tests as they look to successfully defend their crown.
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Warriors primed for tougher mental and competitive Pro20 Cup examination

Head coach Robin Peterson warns the Dafabet Warriors will face a tougher test as they head into the YesPlay Pro20 Cup Super 8s stage, beginning with…

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South Africa's Matthew Breetzke plays a shot on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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First hour of day four will be key for SA batters says Harmer

Simon Harmer warns South Africa must focus strictly on surviving the opening hour of day four against Australia rather than looking ahead to a…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands
Australia's Josh Inglis raises his bat and helmet to celebrate after scoring a century on day three of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 29, 2026.
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Inglis backs Australia to strike again

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SA's Simon Harmer took two crucial wickets to remove both Josh Inglis and Alex Carey during their third Test match against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on October 29.
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Proteas take slender Newlands lead

Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding South Africa to a slender 40-run lead before Australia…

  • Amir Chetty At Newlands