Pakistan tour of South Africa 2018/19
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Centurion
Shadab and Amir star in Pakistan's consolation win
Hasan Ali and Usman Shinwari were the two bowlers left out of Pakistan's final game of the tour
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Centurion
Mulder T20I debut likely as Pakistan look to avoid whitewash
The last time Pakistan failed to win any game in a three-match T20I series was against England in the UAE in November 2015
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Centurion
'I do really enjoy them' - Phehlukwayo lapping up the high-pressure moments
The South Africa pacer on his thinking coming in to bowl the final over against Pakistan in the previous T20I, and how he held his nerve to seal the deal
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Johannesburg
South Africa hold nerve after Babar Azam 90 to seal series
In a must-win game for Pakistan, Faheem Ashraf made way for Shaheen Afridi
May 16, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Johannesburg
Miller to captain SA as Pakistan eye redemption
Trailing the series 0-1, with both Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock out, the visitors couldn't hope for a better chance to kick off a fightback
May 17, 2024
South Africa news
De Kock and du Plessis out of Pakistan T20Is
"We are hopeful he will be fit for selection for the Test series against Sri Lanka starting in Durban on February 13," South Africa's team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee said
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Du Plessis, Hendricks and Miller subdue Pakistan
Pakistan have put South Africa in to bat after winning the toss in the first T20I at Newlands, but will be without an injured Mohammad Hafeez
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Odds tilted Pakistan's way as Newlands prepares for T20I series
Pakistan have won 11 T20I series in a row coming into this fixture against a home side that has several new faces to try out
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Rejuvenated Miller in 'good space' after downtime
South Africa's finisher had modest returns in the side's ODI series win over Pakistan, but he insists he is feeling "really good" after a break over the new year
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Cape Town
Quinton de Kock and seamers seal South Africa's series win
The team batting second has won the last four games at the ground
May 19, 2024
Pakistan tour of South Africa, 2018-19
Wiaan Mulder added to South Africa's squad for fifth ODI
The allrounder had picked up an Achilles tendon injury in September, and only returned to action in the new year
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Cape Town
Shoaib Malik's influence has Pakistan dreaming of the trophy
South Africa appear to be more interested in testing their bench strength than winning the series, but that mindset may change in the deciding ODI in Cape Town
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th ODI, Cape Town
Du Plessis pumped for World Cup dress rehearsal
The Newlands ODI against Pakistan, with the series tied at 2-2 can give South Africa the experience they need to overcome their ICC tournament jitters
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Shinwari's four-for helps Pakistan draw level
Pakistan had a new captain in Shoaib Malik, after ICC announced a four-match suspension for Sarfraz Ahmed
May 17, 2024
Pakistan in South Africa 2018-19
Sarfraz Ahmed gets four-match suspension for racist comment
ICC and PCB yet to officially announce the penalty, but Shoaib Malik comes out to the toss in Johannesburg
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Can Pakistan end South Africa's PinkDay invincibility?
The hosts have won all seven ODIs at the Wanderers since they started wearing pink for this fixture, and will wrap up a series win if they make it eight in a row
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion
Imam-ul-Haq thanks the haters
The batsman made a yapping-mouth gesture after reaching his hundred, and later said it was directed at 'all the people who criticised me over the years'
May 14, 2024
Pakistan in South Africa 2018-19
Sarfraz apologises to Phehlukwayo in person for racially-charged taunt
The Pakistan captain tweeted a picture of himself shaking hands with the South Africa allrounder before the third ODI in Centurion
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion
Reeza Hendricks stars in rain-hit game as South Africa go 2-1 up
Dale Steyn, Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim all returned to their respective sides with the series locked 1-1
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion
Hafeez vs Steyn set to resume as focus returns to cricket
Quinton de Kock is also set to return for South Africa, on a SuperSport Park surface that is likely to enthuse fast bowlers from both sides
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion
'We forgive him because he said sorry' - Faf du Plessis on Sarfraz Ahmed's taunt
'This is not something that we take lightly as a team, but the fact that he apologised straight away means there is regret on his part'
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
On-field taunt could land Sarfraz Ahmed in the dock
In the 37th over of South Africa's innings, Pakistan's captain was caught on the broadcast stump mics making what seemed to be a racist comment against Andile Phehlukwayo
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
Van der Dussen, Phehlukwayo usher South Africa home in low-scoring match
Pakistan handed an ODI debut to seam-bowling allrounder Hussain Talat in place of Imad Wasim
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
South Africa look to overturn recent record against Pakistan
The hosts have beaten Pakistan only once since late 2013 and will be bothered by how they've started in a World Cup year
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Durban
South Africa wary of resurgent Pakistan - Reeza Hendricks
The opener says that a spot in the World Cup squad will be "a dream", but he insists that his focus is much more short-term
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Port Elizabeth
Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez ace chase to put Pakistan 1-0 up
Pakistan, meanwhile, included Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim and Usman Shinwari, while Fakhar Zaman, too, returned after being dropped form the third Test
May 11, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Port Elizabeth
Returning Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez key against resurgent South Africa
Pakistan have never lost at St George's Park in three matches, but they'll have to be wary of David Miller, who returns to his favourite ground in South Africa
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Port Elizabeth
South Africa eye one-day series to fill allrounder's slot
The SA captain considers the ODI series as a 'challenge' as they look to fill up the empty spots ahead of the 50-over World Cup in March
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
'Mission accomplished' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's 3-0 sweep of Pakistan
While South Africa's quicks stood out, the coach and stand-in captain Dean Elgar also credited the batsmen for their grind on tough pitches
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Mickey Arthur disappointed at loss, but confident in long-term plans
Arthur said he can't fault the attitude and work ethic of his players, but added that the 0-3 loss was unacceptable
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada end Pakistan resistance for 3-0 sweep
South Africa demonstrated the ruthless instinct that has brought them seven straight series win at home, rounding up the seven Pakistan wickets they needed before lunch
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Azhar Mahmood points out inexperience in Pakistan's attack
The Pakistan bowling coach said that the pitch had flattened out and his was a young attack which, admittedly, could have bowled better
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
How Pakistan lost their last glimmer of hope
Pakistan began the day sharply, but, by the end of it, they were left facing a chase every bit as daunting as could be expected
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
De Kock bursts through still waters after drought-breaking ton
He's not a cricketer who lets emotions bubble to the surface, but getting to a Test century after two years meant plenty to the wicketkeeper-batsman
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pakistan fight in pursuit of 381 after Quinton de Kock century
Quinton de Kock's half-century carried South Africa's lead past 300 as Pakistan were made to struggle for inroads
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Injury scare for Steyn, Olivier says he is "perfectly fine"
Steyn walked off in the first hour of play, clutching the same shoulder he's had surgery on
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Sarfraz Ahmed rues 'three bad shots' in Pakistan's collapse
He included his own dismissal among the avoidable ones that he felt had cost Pakistan the chance of getting close to South Africa's first-innings total
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Stirring Saturday an ode to a thriving Test game
South Africa's series against Pakistan has given an indication that Test cricket's recent tendency for drama, intensity and results won't be abating any time soon
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq flounder on another day of what-ifs
They have struggled to fill the shoes of the retired Misbah and Younis, and their twin ducks at the Wanderers began the process of Pakistan squandering another promising position
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Duanne Olivier, Hashim Amla wrest control for South Africa
Thanks to a combination of bad catching, good fortune and no little fortitude, Pakistan reached the interval five down but still in the fight
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
Four drops and a missed run-out: South Africa's sloppy first hour
South Africa saw as many as six chances go begging as Pakistan made it through the first hour of day two intact at the Wanderers
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
'Plan of controlling run rate worked' - Amir
Left-arm fast bowler believes it's still only "50-50" despite Pakistan's outstanding bowling day
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
'Probably the best I've batted in a session' - Markram
He put on 126 with Hashim Amla, hitting 14 boundaries before lunch alone to quickly put Pakistan on the defensive
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Mohammad Amir peeved by Sarfraz Ahmed's criticism
'Leave this question,' the fast bowler said when probed about his captain's remarks. 'Are we done?' Five minutes into his press conference, he walked out
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
South Africa rue missed milestones on day of twists and turns
There could have been a hundred for Markram, a ground record for Amla, a debut fifty for Hamza. None of these came to pass, and Pakistan came roaring back into the contest
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Yasir Shah dropped as career record goes south
In Southern Hemisphere countries inhospitable to spin, Yasir Shah has failed to raise his game to the level Pakistan need
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pakistan seamers hit back after Aiden Markram sets punishing tone
Sour Africa brought in Zubayr Hamza for the suspended Faf du Plessis while Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Hasan Ali all returned for Pakistan
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
How Ottis Gibson set up South Africa's 'elite fast-bowling group'
South Africa have now won five home Test series in a row, and key to that success has been a reinvigorated pace culture, reignited by coach Ottis Gibson
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
No let up for Pakistan as South Africa eye whitewash
South Africa could include two debutants, in Pieter Malan and Zubayr Hamza, while Pakistan are mulling whether to play allrounder Faheem Ashraf
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pakistan consider changes after 'disappointment' of series defeat
Azhar Ali admitted Pakistan could alter the balance of their side for the third and final Test
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test due to second over-rate offence
The South Africa captain will be forced to skip the third and final Test against Pakistan, beginning in Johannesburg from January 11
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Pakistan bowling 'not up to the mark', laments Sarfraz Ahmed
Pakistan captain critical of his seamers' lack of pace after his team were beaten by nine wickets in Cape Town
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Amla injured but Elgar seals South Africa's fourth-morning victory
Hashim Amla was forced to retire hurt as South Africa ticked off the 41 runs required for victory
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Counterattacking approach brings runs but little joy for Asad Shafiq
The Pakistan batsman went after the short ball and scored a high-quality 88 on a bittersweet day when his side slid to the brink of defeat
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Fakhar Zaman's eight-ball horror show exemplifies Pakistan's horror tour
Out of position, out of sorts, and seemingly out of his depth - every questionable call made by the team management was distilled into one brief and forgettable innings
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Resilient South Africa outlast Pakistan on a day of toil
As the pitch flattened out and the short ball stopped working, the bowlers decided to stick to a channel and wait for the opposition to blink
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Pakistan live to die another day after spirited fightback
South Africa's tail wagged on the third morning at Newlands, as their fast bowlers helped to add a further 49 runs to their overnight total
May 11, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Why are Pakistan ignoring Faheem Ashraf?
He couldn't do too much worse than the current top six, and his bowling would take some of the load off an overworked pace attack. So why isn't he playing?
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, 2nd Day, Cape Town
Centurion, Cape Town pitches not good enough for Test cricket - Mickey Arthur
South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma, who scored 75 on the second day, said the Newlands surface was 'tricky and challenging', but not 'dangerous'
May 19, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Okay with batsmen's numbers dropping as long as we're winning - du Plessis
Tasked with batting in some of the toughest conditions in the world, the South Africa captain said players got to keep their places if they helped win Test matches
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Faf du Plessis' century leaves Pakistan with mountain to climb
South Africa overcame the early loss of Hashim Amla to inch themselves into a first-innings lead on the second morning at Cape Town
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Soft signal, hard luck, as Pakistan suffer more third-umpire woe
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
Pakistan's gloom deepens in Table Mountain's shadow
With pretty much the same core group of batsmen, minus MisYou, Pakistan have lost 13 of their last 20 Tests; 14 out of 21 now seems almost certain
May 16, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 1st day
South Africa smash labels with four quicks at Newlands
Faf du Plessis' team is all about breaking stereotypes, and if that means going into a Cape Town Test without a spinner for only the third time in 25 years, so be it
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Azhar Ali struggle versus Duanne Olivier the microcosm of a mismatch
For the third time in as many innings, Pakistan's senior batsman found himself bounced out by Duanne Olivier
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Aiden Markram and Duanne Olivier put South Africa in full control at Newlands
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Vernon Philander's return amps up pressure on Pakistan's middle order
One source of hope for the visitors is the potential presence of Mohammad Abbas, who missed the first Test with a shoulder injury
May 15, 2024
Pakistan tour of South Africa 2018-19
Knee injury forces Haris Sohail out of South Africa tour
Haris had missed the Boxing Day Test in Centurion, where Shan Masood was named his replacement in the playing XI just 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled start
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
IPL just before World Cup 'a concern' for Faf du Plessis
South Africa captain said the last thing he wanted was one of his bowlers getting injured just before the World Cup
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Pakistan stick with under-fire top six for Newlands examination
Sarfraz Ahmed backed his batsmen to come good as he ruled out changes or the inclusion of an allrounder
May 16, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Steyn out? No spinner? South Africa ponder their pace riches
With the return to fitness of Vernon Philander, South Africa have to work out how best to balance their attack for the second Test
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town
Clash of the medium pacers: Abbas arrives on Philander's patch
Mohammad Abbas has carved a superb record in unhelpful conditions - but how will go against the master, Vernon Philander, on his home ground?
May 12, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Amla exhibits his version of "ProteaFire"
He survived a magnificent opening hour from Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali and Shaheen Afridi - not without luck; he was dropped in the slips very early on - doggedly resistant while he couldn't find his touch, and devastatingly effective as it returned to him
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Azhar took a 'clean' catch, on-field decision should have stayed - Sarfraz
The Pakistan captain drew parallel with the catch that dismissed Virat Kohli in Perth, even as the coach Mickey Arthur got one demerit point for 'showing dissent'
May 18, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd Day
'They should triple my salary' - Dean Elgar
Dean Elgar says opening the batting in South Africa is the toughest job in Test cricket but that is also what makes it the most satisfying
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd Day
Sarfraz laments "mental challenges" of pressure in second innings
Pakistan's captain said the responsibility to turn things around rested with everyone, including the coaching staff, for a problem that's been recurring for the past two years
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd Day
Olivier, Amla, Elgar shine as South Africa go 1-0 up
The pair put behind Aiden Markram's early departure and a pressure filled first hour to keep the home team in sight of victory
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Arthur gives Pakistan's seniors dressing-room dressing down
Coach's focus on the 'soft dismissals' of Sarfraz Ahmed, Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, with talk emerging of 'big changes' in the next Test
May 15, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 2nd day
Will the real Pakistan middle-order please stand up?
The trio of Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali and Sarfraz Ahmed has been parched for substantial runs since MisYou, collectively managing 1838 runs at 31.15 in the period
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 2nd day
South Africa to chase 149 after Olivier takes 11
Bavuma's composed fifty and de Kock's enterprising batting with the tail pushed South Africa to 223 all out at lunch on the second day
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 1st Day
Olivier, South Africa's 'other bowler' who stole the show
There was doubt whether he could fill the shoes of Vernon Philander. By tea on Boxing Day, when the 26-year old had taken six wickets, they all but disappeared
May 14, 2024
Dale Steyn goes past Shaun Pollock
Reactions - 'The coolest surfing, fishing, skateboarding fast bowler on the planet'
How Dale Steyn's former team-mates and adversaries reacted to him going past Shaun Pollock's South African Test wickets record
May 13, 2024
South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Tests
The Steyn v Pollock comparison
Dale Steyn has clearly been a bigger force as a strike bowler, but Shaun Pollock is still in front in terms of Man-of-the-Match awards in Tests
May 17, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Steyn surpasses Pollock to become South Africa's top wicket-taker
It took 19 balls on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion for Steyn to achieve the landmark
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion, 1st day
Steyn record lights up bowlers' day out
Dale Steyn will get the opportunity to become South Africa's highest ever Test wicket-taker
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Injury blow for Pakistan as Haris out, Masood in
The Pakistan team management confirmed to ESPNcricinfo the change would have to be made just 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled start in Centurion
May 16, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Chasing history, Pakistan seek batting solidity against Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada
Having arrived with a strong bowling attack, this could be Pakistan's best-ever chance to finally win a Test series in South Africa
May 13, 2024
Pakistan tour of South Africa 2018-19
The age of Babar begins
The 24-year old is no longer just a white-ball cricketer and aims to prove that against Dale Steyn and company
May 16, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Du Plessis backs 'rock' Amla to come good
In the last 10 Tests, Hashim Amla has averaged just 23, less than half his career average of 47, but he still has the backing of his captain
May 13, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
Mohammad Abbas ruled out of Centurion Test
The fast bowler is yet to fully recover from his shoulder injury. Shadab Khan is out too, but Fakhar Zaman is fit to play
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
'World-class' Yasir Shah gives Pakistan an advantage - Sarfraz Ahmed
The conditions are expected to favour the seamers, but Pakistan's captain has singled out his legspinner as a potent threat to South Africa's batsmen
May 14, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion
'I feel like I'm 23' - Dale Steyn
The 35-year old says he has bigger goals beyond the long-awaited feat of becoming South Africa's most successful Test bowler
May 13, 2024
CSA Invitation XI v Pakistanis, Tour Match, Day 3, Benoni
Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Amir star in warm-up win
Fifties from Sohail and Imam on the final day of the three-day warm-up fixture helped Pakistanis complete a win against Cricket South Africa Invitation XI in Benoni
May 15, 2024
CSA Invitation XI v Pakistanis, Tour Match, Benoni, Day 2
Babar Azam, Azhar Ali centuries rescue Pakistanis
Three wickets from seamer Thandolwethu Mnyaka had overseen a disappointing top-order collapse early, with Pakistan reduced to 112 for five at one point
May 11, 2024
CSA Invitation XI v Pakistanis, tour match, Benoni, 1st day
Mixed results for Pakistani bowlers on SA tour's opening day
Fakhar Zaman, who was nursing an injured knee before the tour, batted for the tourists before stumps on the first day in Benoni
May 15, 2024