Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2018/19
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Johannesburg
SA complete 3-0 sweep after big DLS win
Sri Lanka won the toss in Johannesburg and chose to bat first on their last opportunity to claim a limited-overs victory on this tour
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Johannesburg
Can Sri Lanka find elusive win in tour-ending dead rubber?
South Africa could look to give Sinethemba Qeshile a bigger role with the bat in the final match of their home season
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Isuru Udana's 48-ball 84* in vain as South Africa clinch series
Aiden Markram is also playing his first T20I while Sri Lanka have gone in with an unchanged XI for this must-win game
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Sri Lanka look to hit back as South Africa rest key players
JP Duminy will lead a home side that will be without Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir and Quinton de Kock
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
'A good challenge and good fun' - David Miller passes test with the big gloves
The batsman appears to have become the frontrunner to keep wickets should Quinton de Kock pick up a mid-game injury at the World Cup
May 01, 2024
Sri Lanka in South Africa 2019
Could not have detected floodlight failure pre-match - Newlands management
Western Province Cricket Association chief executive was confident the problem had been resolved and would not affect the T20I
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cape Town
South Africa nearly choke, but Tahir rescues them in Super Over
Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje were not considered since they were nursing injuries leading up to the contest
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
Focus remains on World Cup as T20Is start
A side strain to Ngidi might mean Steyn returns for South Africa, while Sri Lanka continue to search for a combination that delivers results
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
'Form first, reputation next' - Ottis Gibson on South Africa's World Cup selection
South Africa's coach also said the likes of Rabada, du Plessis and de Kock will be rested after the first T20I against Sri Lanka
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Cape Town
South Africa complete 5-0 sweep after DLS win
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, brought in Angelo Perera and Akila Dananjaya for Kamindu Mendis and Kasun Rajitha
May 02, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Cape Town
South Africa eye series sweep against wilting Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka stand at serious risk of going into the World Cup without having won a single match this year
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
South Africa go 4-0 up as de Kock, Nortje reign supreme
South Africa left out Rassie van der Dussen, Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada and Dwayne Pretorius for the 4th ODI
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Hashim Amla granted leave, Reeza Hendricks recalled
The veteran batsman had asked to be excused on compassionate grounds as his father is 'critically ill'
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Can Sri Lanka snap their losing streak in ODIs?
South Africa no longer have the pressure of winning the series upon them, and are free to experiment ahead of the World Cup
May 01, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2018-19
Rejuvenated Markram's last shot at World Cup selection
The batsman says he will "fight tooth and nail" to try and make the World Cup squad, but it's not the end of the world if he doesn't
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Durban
SA take series as De Kock sets up big D/L win
South Africa made two changes, bringing in Dwaine Pretorius for Wiaan Mulder and Tabraiz Shamsi for Anjrich Nortje
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka hope for turnaround as South Africa look to sew up series
Opportunity for players like Reeza Hendricks and Wiaan Mulder to make strong cases for inclusion in World Cup squad
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Centurion
Rabada, Ngidi, Nortje save South Africa after batting collapse
Avishka Fernando was recalled for his first international match since August 2016, while Andile Phehlukwayo came into the South Africa XI in place of Dwaine Pretorius
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Centurion
SA continue search for best XI as SL look to end ODI rut
South Africa may have won the first ODI, but at this point, results are almost secondary to the goal of identifying who the best limited-overs cricketers in the country are
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Johannesburg
Tahir, du Plessis, de Kock headline dominant win for South Africa
Sri Lanka hand debut to top-order batsman Oshada Fernando, while Lungi Ngidi and Akila Dananjaya make ODI returns for their respective teams
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Johannesburg
Can confident Sri Lanka spring another surprise on wounded South Africa?
While the visitors will be eyeing their first limited-overs series win here, this would be South Africa's last chance to try and figure out their World Cup XI
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Sri Lanka rediscover the taste of freedom
Before this tour, the team was in the constricting grip of fear. Then they hatched a plan, and threw away the shackles
May 01, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2018-19
'We never expected to do it' - Karunaratne on a high after historic win
The culture of togetherness within the squad was the main reason for the upturn in fortunes, Sri Lanka's captain has said
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Rude end to South Africa's seven series home streak
South Africa had won seven consecutive home series until this 2-0 whitewash
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
'Series loss a massive dent to our confidence' - Faf du Plessis
The South Africa captain has insisted pitches are not to blame, and has asked his batsmen to look inwards after the series loss
May 01, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2018-19
Sri Lanka go where no Asian team have gone before
Cricket world lauds Sri Lanka as they become only the third team in history, and the first from Asia, to win a Test series in South Africa
May 02, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando lead Sri Lanka to historic series win
They put on an unbroken 163-run stand to ensure Sri Lanka became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
No bluster, no aura, only Suranga
Lakmal might not be a rockstar with the stereotypical fast bowler's attitude, but his old-fashioned virtues have lately earned him rockstar returns
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Benkenstein unhappy with South Africa's complacency
Batting coach admits to his side being taken aback by Sri Lanka's relentless attack with the ball
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Suranga Lakmal, Dhananjaya de Silva set up exciting finish
That Sri Lanka passed three figures was down to sparkling cameos from Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Perera
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
De Kock rises above South Africa's besieged batsmen
After a lean couple of season, South Africa's wicketkeeper has rediscovered his touch and is holding together the batting line-up in tough conditions
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Embuldeniya set for surgery after thumb dislocation
The injury is serious enough that the left-arm spinner is expected to take six weeks to recover fully
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
SA rally after Vishwa, Rajitha brilliance
Kusal Mendis, who had rolled his ankle at training, was cleared to play the second Test
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
History beckons for Sri Lanka's miracle men
No Asian team has won a Test series in South Africa, and doing so will require overcoming the wounded hosts and a grassy surface at St George's Park
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
'There will be bit of sideways movement' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa's captain hopes there will be more assistance for the seamers in Port Elizabeth, and less for the spinners, than there was in Durban
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Karunaratne happy with Sri Lanka's preparation against short bowling
The preparations in the lead-up to the Durban Test and their consequent performance there has given his side a lift, says Sri Lanak's captain
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Kusal Perera bats with body, heart and soul in innings of a lifetime
Against one of Test cricket's most fearsome attacks on home soil, Sri Lanka's No. 5 stood up for his embattled team
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Du Plessis on Durban drama: 'This is what Test cricket should be'
The South Africa captain heaped praise on Kusal Perera, saying he was "just too good" for them
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Perera and Fernando, the highest last-wicket stand in a successful chase
Meanwhile, the curse of Durban strikes South Africa again. They've now lost seven out of nine Tests there
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
'It's the best Test I've played for Sri Lanka' - Kusal Perera after match-winning 153*
Both Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne and South Africa captain du Plessis shower the Durban hero with effusive praise
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Kusal Perera's epic 153* leads Sri Lanka to record-breaking vctory
Dale Steyn's double strike had reduced the visitors to 110 for 5, but Kusal and Dhananjaya de Silva took Sri Lanka to lunch at 166 for 5
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Lasith Embuldeniya fills empty apartment
He has occupied one of the several vacancies in the Sri Lanka XI - that of a match-winning spinner - but can he find a way past a system that has ruined such young talents before?
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Du Plessis, bowlers give South Africa vice-like grip
South Africa added 101 for the loss of de Kock, but there's already a sense of inevitability to the Test
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
I'm not on 430-odd wickets, I'm on 20 - Dale Steyn feels he's starting all over again
Fast bowler is having fun doing what he loves best after prolonged period of injury enforced absence
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Keshav Maharaj's progress stalls as South Africa settle for pace prowess
Success in familiar conditions is all very well, but World Test Championship hopes may rest on spin attack
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Steyn's for-four helps South Africa extend advantage
Sri Lanka lost 5 for 80 in a session where they burnt a review, failed to use one when they needed to and played poor shots overall
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Sri Lanka's green seamers 'caught us off guard', admits Quinton de Kock
Fernando and Rajitha claimed 7 for 130 on day one in Durban, despite only having seven Tests between them
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Vishwa Fernando's success despite the system, not because of it
The left-arm pacer had to bowl 17 overs on the first day, having bowled less than six overs in an innings in the first-class season in Sri Lanka
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
DRS 15-second rule in spotlight as Sri Lanka miss out on a wicket
Umpire Dar turned down their appeal for lbw on the basis that they had taken too long to ask for it. But the commentators suggested that only 13 seconds had elapsed
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Inexperienced Sri Lankan attack lands early punches
Sri Lanka handed debuts to Oshada Fernando and Lasith Embuldeniya
May 01, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Sri Lanka have more than just pace to fret over
South Africa are playing at their least-favourite Test venue at home, but it may not matter against a team in crisis
May 01, 2024
South Africa news
Du Plessis wants luxury of four pacers and spin at home
South Africa captain faced with a tough call over Dale Steyn's inclusion
May 01, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2018-19
Karunaratne confident Sri Lanka can 'find a way' to score runs in South Africa
The newly installed captain wants his team to capitalise on their previous experiences of touring South Africa
May 01, 2024