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Ryan Rickelton 'enjoying every moment' after steering Mumbai to victory over Kolkata in IPL
Ryan Rickelton's stunning half-century propels Mumbai Indians to a commanding victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, marking their first win of the season.
Quinton de Kock silences critics with spectacular 97-run masterclass in IPL exhibition
Quinton de Kock made a powerful comeback with a stunning 97-run knock, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to victory over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, showcasing his ability to silence critics and regain form.
Quinton de Kock's struggles continue with disappointing IPL opener
Quinton de Kock's ongoing form struggles continue as he faltered in the 2025 IPL opener for Kolkata Knight Riders, raising questions about his cricket future.
Big Bucks: What the South African players will earn in the 2025 Indian Premier League
Discover how 16 South African cricketers are set to make waves in the lucrative 2025 Indian Premier League, where players become instant millionaires for just six weeks of play.
Groundhog Day … Proteas repeat mistakes with lack of batting intent in crucial ICC match
The most shocking aspect of the loss is that’s exactly what happened to South Africa on several occasions before in ICC matches, even sometimes when rain was incorrectly blamed for the Proteas’ exit.
It’s do or die time for Proteas in Champions Trophy against New Zealand
The rivalry between the Springboks and the All Blacks may be one of the most highly-anticipated clashes in all of sport, but the battle between the Proteas and the Black Caps may just be as closely contested.
Proteas' Ryan Rickelton a shoe-in to fill Quinton de Kock's big boots at Champions Trophy
After a remarkable resurgence with a sensational 259 in the New Year’s Test against Pakistan, Ryan Rickelton aims to prove his worth at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Klusener challenges DGS batters to switch on
After consecutive defeats, Durban Super Giants’ coach Lance Klusener reflects on the team’s batting struggles and the need for improvement.
From De Kock to Bairstow: Watch out for these six SA20 stars
The start of the SA20 is fast approaching, with the opening clash taking place on Thursday between the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
Kagiso Rabada, David Miller cash in during IPL auction as Lucknow break bank for Rishabh Pant
Proteas speedster Kagiso Rabada was the most sought after the South African during the auction and was sold to the Gujurat Titans for just under R22 million.
No reason for Proteas to be intimidated by mighty India in T20 series, says Farhaan Behardien
With the first match scheduled to take place in Durban on Friday, the Proteas will also field a side missing some big names like Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje.
Aiden Markram: New generation of Proteas can start ‘putting in nice performances for the team’
The 2024 SA20 showcased showed that the talent is, with batters such as Ryan Rickleton and Matthew Breetzke coming to the fore against top quality opposition.
COMMENT: What’s happened to the depth in Proteas cricket?
The Proteas ODI squad selected for the three-match series is a largely inexperienced and experimental side picked by coach Rob Walter and his selection panel.
Four unforgettable months of South African sport
There are few things more exciting, anxious, and nail-biting than watching your nation in a knock-out game of a major tournament. For South African sports fans, these emotions ran rife for four months – from rugby to cricket to soccer. Let’s rewind to November 24, 2023.
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Trash talk like Ali, and not Dricus du Plessis
Trash talk is an art form, and many top sports people are complete amateurs when it comes to the skill, writes IOL Sport’s Michael Sherman.
Proteas’ journey to the 2026 T20 World Cup starts against West Indies, says Aiden Markram
South Africa lost to India in the final of the T20 World Cup in June, but have clearly started looking ahead to the next edition in just under two year’s time.
‘Best is yet to come’: Explosive Proteas batsman David Miller dismisses retirement rumours
The explosive batsman took to Instagram stories on Tuesday and stated he has not retired from the T20 format and that the best was still to come.
Proteas T20 World Cup player ratings: Anrich Nortje, bowlers shine in march to final
After the dust settled following a disappointing result in the final against India, IOL Sport’s John Goliath rates the Proteas players after a historic ICC T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli retires from T20s after India’s World Cup victory over South Africa
Virat Kohli, who later announced his retirement from T20 internationals, steadied the India innings with his fine 76 taking them to a strong 176/7.
Proteas and pressure, and why they’re no longer chokers
Whether they win or lose against India in the final in Bridgetown on Saturday, it will not change the fact that the Proteas have already taken those nasty labels and kicked them to the curb.
History! Proteas blow Afghanistan away to reach first-ever T20 World Cup final
The Proteas advance to T20 World Cup final in Barbados where they will face the winners of Thursday's second semi-final between England and India.
WATCH: Rob Walter, Proteas not shying away from T20 World Cup semi-final pressure
Proteas coach Rob Walter has made no attempt to downplay the significance of South Africa’s T20 World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan on Thursday.
Everything on the line for the Proteas in crunch T20 World semi-final
There is also history on the line for both teams, Afghanistan are playing in their first-ever semi-final in a Cricket World Cup, while the Proteas will be desperately seeking to make it to the trophy match for the first time.
5 things the Proteas need to get right in T20 World Cup semi-final
It’s crunch time again for South Africa in a cricket World Cup on Thursday, and the key to making their first-ever men’s final on the biggest stage will be about producing a complete performance.
Nerves of steel! Proteas secure nail-biting win over West Indies to book T20 World Cup semi spot
South Africa displayed nerves of steel as Marco Jansen hit the winning runs with a six off the first ball of the final over to beat the West Indies and book their semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup on Monday.