Zimbabwe tour of South Africa 2018/19

South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, Benoni

Incessant rain forces washout of final South Africa-Zimbabwe T20I

May 17, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, Benoni

South Africa could rest du Plessis for final T20I

Zimbabwe's batting has let them down on the tour so far, while the home side have gained valuable insights into their bench strength
May 11, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom

Bowlers set up crushing win as South Africa seal series

Heinrich Klaasen and JP Duminy slotted back into the middle order, while Robbie Frylinck and Dane Paterson came in lower down for the home team
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Potchefstroom

Can Zimbabwe batsmen back their bowlers to end losing streak?

South Africa will be watching their new batsmen keenly after their top and middle order was patchy in the initial ODIs
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st T20I, East London

Tahir five-for and van der Dussen's debut fifty keep Zimbabwe winless

Zimbabwe bring in Chibhabha, Musakanda, Chisoro and Mpofu from their last T20I encounter
May 11, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st T20I, East London

Can South Africa crack code T20 with a bolstered line-up?

South Africa have lost more T20Is than they have won in the last two years, cycling through four captains and no less than 28 players
May 10, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st T20I, East London

T20 series offers South Africa's fringe players a World Cup window

There is a mixture of youth and experience for the matches against Zimbabwe as the hosts look to build on a their one-day success
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Paarl

Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada complete South Africa's 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe

Left-arm wristspinner Tabraiz Shamsi and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada also returned to the hosts' XI
May 10, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Paarl

Onus on South Africa's batsmen to settle into 'Vision 2019'

Time is running out for Elgar, Hendricks and Zondo to make their mark, especially now that du Plessis has recovered from injury
May 09, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Paarl

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis passed fit for final ODI against Zimbabwe

South Africa's captain, who has recovered quicker than expected from a shoulder injury, hoped for good batting conditions in Paarl after low-scoring matches in Kimberley and Bloemfontein
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein

South Africa's record-winning streak, Tahir's hat-trick, and Steyn's maiden fifty

Stats highlights from the second ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe
May 11, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein

Erratic Bloemfontein pitch could find itself in the dock

This isn't the first time the surface at the Mangaung Oval has come in for criticism
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein

Steyn's all-round show, Tahir hat-trick flatten Zimbabwe

Khaya Zondo has replaced the injured Wiaan Mulder, while Zimbabwe have brought in Donald Tiripano's medium pace for Wellington Masakadza's left-arm spin
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein

South Africa, Zimbabwe look to solve middle-order issues

They could be helped by a batting-friendly pitch in Bloemfontein, where England smashed 399 for 9 in February 2016
May 09, 2024
Zimbabwe v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Bloemfontein

Back from break, Tahir 'trying to go as long as I can'

He will turn 40 two months before South Africa pack their bags for the 2019 World Cup. Any thoughts of retirement, however, are far from his mind
May 07, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Kimberley

Dale Steyn directs, Lungi Ngidi delivers

Ngidi tipped his hat to Dale Steyn, who didn't play the opening ODI but is in the squad and seems to be embracing the mentor role envisioned by the coach
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Kimberley

Bowlers, Klaasen take South Africa to five-wicket win

Christiaan Jonker handed an ODI debut, while Imran Tahir returned after being rested for the Sri Lanka tour
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Kimberley

Injury-hit SA work towards Mission 2019 against 'rough diamonds' Zimbabwe

The three-match ODI series kicks off in Kimberley, with the hosts taking on a rejuvenated Zimbabwe side boosted by the return of three key players
May 18, 2024