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Marco Jansen finds form in thrilling Punjab Kings victory
After enduring a slow start to the ongoing 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League, Marco Jansen found form against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday, picking up 3/17 in his spell.
Anrich Nortje's return to fitness in IPL will put smile on Proteas coach Shukri Conrad's face
Anrich Nortje makes a sharp return in the IPL, offering hope amidst the Proteas fast-bowling injury crisis ahead of the World Test Championship final.
5 players that can turn Proteas Champions Trophy semi against New Zealand
With doubt over the fitness of Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi, here are five players that must shine for the Proteas in Lahore.
At least there's golf in the Marco Jansen's future as Proteas pack for Champions Trophy trip to Dubai
Marco Jansen celebrates his pivotal role in securing the Proteas' place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, expressing excitement for golf amidst the team's challenging travel schedule.
Heinrich Klaasen: The key to Proteas' Champions Trophy victory?
Heinrich Klaasen has been passed fit and should slot right back into the Proteas batting lineup against England on Saturday in Lahore.
Proteas set to dominate England in Champions Trophy showdown
The already eliminated England are a team in the rebuilding phases as skipper Jos Buttler seemingly edges towards the end of his tenure as captain.
5 players that can turn Proteas-Australia Champions Trophy clash
While the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash over the weekend failed to deliver in terms of excitement as it was a completely one-sided affair, the match which involves the Proteas promises to be a more even contest in Rawalpindi.
Are the Proteas considered underdogs against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy?
The only ODI series South Africa have won in the last year came against minnows Ireland.
5 players that will be key for Proteas at Champions Trophy
The Proteas may fancy their chances as they come into the event with low expectations. Here are five players that could swing it for South Africa.
Group of Death only on paper? Why the Proteas may fancy their chances at Champions Trophy
While the Proteas have had their struggles in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) of late, so have the other teams in Group B.
Proteas miss out on extra match practice ahead of Champions Trophy, but does it matter?
Both times in the Tri-Nation series, South Africa managed totals of over 300 (304 and 352) but their opposition had little difficult in chasing down the big scores.
Embracing all-rounders could be key to Champions Trophy success for Proteas
As the Proteas prepare for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, the team faces critical decisions on player selection, particularly the inclusion of all-rounders to optimise performance on batting-friendly pitches. "
Red-hot Marco Jansen could be key for Proteas at Champions Trophy
The 24-year-old Marco Jansen currently tops the wicket-takers list in the SA20 with just two matches left in the competition.
Five standout players of the SA20, so far …
As it stands, the Paarl Royals top the table with 24 points from seven matches courtesy of their six wins, and a number of their players have been top contributors in the batting and bowling charts,
WATCH: Can the Proteas break their trophy jinx at ICC Champions Trophy?
Next month's Champions Trophy will be the first time the tournament has been hosted since 2017, and it remains the only ICC senior men’s trophy that the Proteas have lifted.
WATCH: 5 reasons why the Proteas could beat Australia in the WTC final
While much of the reaction to the Proteas becoming the first team to qualify for the WTC final, centred on their playing schedule - the focus has now shifted to how they will approach the trophy match in six months time.
Returning all-rounder Wiaan Mulder finally feels 'worthy' in a Proteas shirt
Wiaan Mulder says he finally feels like he belongs in the Proteas Test side after a stop-start Test career.
Proteas Shukri Conrad unapologetic about 'easy' route to Test final
South Africa beat Pakistan in a dramatic two-wicket win in Centurion on Sunday to earn their sixth successive Test win.
COMMENT: Why this Proteas Test team could be SA’s best-ever
This Proteas side not burdened by superstars have surpassed expectations to achieve a significant milestone which have prompted comparison to some of the great South African Test teams.
Temba Bavuma couldn’t watch Proteas stumble as he was ‘sulking in the toilets’
Though South Africa went on to win and book their place in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord’s in London, it was all too much to bear for Temba Bavuma after he stormed back into the changeroom.
Temba Bavuma and Proteas on verge of WTC final ticket as Pakistan take guard
The history of Proteas teams at limited overs Cricket World Cup is littered with heartbreak, but in Test cricket it is quite different.
Keshav Maharaj bowls Proteas to Test series victory over Sri Lanka and top of WTC table
The 2-0 series win also propelled the Proteas to the top of the World Test Championship log, moving above Australia in the standings.
The rise of Kwena Maphaka, could he make his Test debut in second Sri Lanka Test?
The injury to Gerald Coetzee has presented the Proteas management a bit of a selection headache heading into the second Test starting on Thursday in Gqeberha.
Proteas seal 233-run victory over Sri Lanka as Marco Jansen shines with 11-wicket haul
The Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Saturday to take a 1-0 series lead.
Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma's centuries put Proteas in command as bowlers dominate Sri Lanka in first test
The Proteas were in a strong position at the end of day three of their first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.