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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.

Sport Cricket
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoQuinton 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.

Sport Cricket
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoQuinton 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.

Sport Cricket
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoBig 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.

Sport Cricket International
John Goliath|Updated

Watch VideoGroundhog 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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoIt’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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoProteas' 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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

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.

Sport
Jehran Naidoo|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Obakeng Meletse|Published

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.

Sport Cricket International
John Goliath|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Cape Argus Opinion
Supplied|Published

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.

Sport Opinion
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

‘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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Opinion
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published