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October 29, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Cricket Fantasy Tips

World T20 Cup Match 25 Fantasy Tips: South Africa vs Sri Lanka – Key Players, Probable XI and More

While South Africa is placed third in the Group 1, Sri Lanka are placed just below them at the fourth position.

October 27, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

My playing days for South Africa are done: Chris Morris on playing for his national side

“I was fortunate to represent South Africa in all 3 formats,” Morris said.

October 26, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

“A treat to watch for Test cricket lovers” – Fans troll Lendl Simmons for his slow knock of 16 runs in 35 balls as SA beat WI in Dubai

As expected, the netizens did not spare Simmons for his knock which might have costed the match for West Indies.

October 26, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Chris Gayle set to play his 450th T20 match against South Africa and much more

Both South Africa and West Indies have a identical record of winning 18 matches and losing 13 games in the T20 World Cup.

October 25, 2021 Ketaki Pole

World T20 Cup Match 18 Fantasy Tips: South Africa vs West Indies – Key Players, Probable XI and More

Notably, both the sides – South Africa & West Indies didn’t have a good start to the tournament, having lost their opening games to Australia & England respectively.

October 23, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

T20 World Cup 2021: Fans at Abu Dhabi sit in fence to maintain social distancing while watching South Africa-Australia match

Fans are being able to witness the matches live from the stadium in the first world tournament since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 23, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Tabraiz Shamsi’s impressive record in T20Is this year and much more

Tabraiz Shamsi has taken 28 wickets in 2021, which is the joint-highest for a spinner in a calendar year.

October 22, 2021 Abhinav Goel

T20 World Cup Match 13: Australia vs South Africa – Who will win today’s match?

The fight for the top two places in the group is expected to be a close battle between England, West Indies, South Africa and Australia.

October 22, 2021 Ketaki Pole

World T20 Cup Match 13 Fantasy Tips: Australia vs South Africa – Key Players, Probable Playing XIs and More

Given there are T20 specialists in both the sides, the stage is set for some exciting cricketing action to kick-start the Super 12 of ICC T20 World Cup.

October 20, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

“Aise haraoge India ko?” – Fans troll Pakistan after they fail to defend 187-run target in warm-up game vs South Africa

47 runs were needed in the last three overs as Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali conceded 18, 10 and 22 runs respectively as the Proteas hunted down the target, much to the shock of Pakistan fans.

October 16, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Cricket South Africa social handles congratulate only Lungi Ngidi on winning IPL title with CSK; Faf du Plessis reacts

Steyn pointed out that Faf and Tahir had not even announced their retirement from international cricket and yet were not even deemed worthy of a mere mention in a social media post despite years of service to the national cricket team.

September 29, 2021 Varun Malik

WATCH: South African batter gets out in most bizarre way; hits off stump instead of ball while playing cut shot

After the win, Knights are at the second position on the points table after winning 1 out of 1, while Titans are at third after losing 1 out of 1 match in Pool B.

September 19, 2021 Varun Malik

India to host New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka after the T20 World Cup

India will host New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka in the coming months after the T20 World Cup and will play a total of 21 games across formats.

September 13, 2021 Yakshpat Bhargava

Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd T20I Fantasy Tips – Key Players, Probable XI and More

Having already clinched the series, the Proteas will look to try different team combinations in the 3rd T20I.

September 11, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

India to tour South Africa for multi-format series from December

Other than India, South Africa will also host Netherlands who will be on its shores in late November for a three-match ODI series.

September 10, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

South Africa vs India series: All you need to know – Full Schedule, Venues and More

India and South Africa last played each other in September-October 2019, where they played three ODIs and three Tests.

September 9, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Sri Lanka vs South Africa 1st T20I Fantasy Tips – Key Players, Probable XI and More

Talking about batsmen, Charith Asalanka and Aiden Markram will be the players to watch out for as they were quite impressive for their respective sides in ODI series.

September 9, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

South Africa announce 15-member squad for 2021 T20 World Cup; Faf Du Plessis misses out

In overall six appearances, South Africa’s best performances in T20 World Cup came in 2009 and 2014 when they reached the semifinals.

September 7, 2021 Yakshpat Bhargava

Feels like 2007-2011: Twitter reacts as Sri Lanka bowlers deliver a bowling masterclass against South Africa in the final ODI

While some fans trolled South African batsmen, others were in awe of debutant Maheesh Theekshana’s bowling.

September 6, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Sri Lanka vs South Africa 3rd ODI Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka’s contribution will be crucial for the Sri Lankan side, given their current form.

September 1, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Sri Lanka vs South Africa 1st ODI Fantasy Tips – Key Players, Probable XI and More

The Proteas are missing a few star players from their squad, including Quinton de Kock, David Miller amongst others.

August 31, 2021 Dev Tyagi

Dale Steyn – A heartening force in motion calls it a day

In a sport defined by acrobatic fielding efforts, the craftiness of batsmen, brute pace and the guile of spinners, Dale Steyn’s career offered insight about a disclaimer we tend to undermine.

August 31, 2021 Abhinav Goel

Dale Steyn announces retirement from all forms of the game

The Proteas pacer announced the decision through his Twitter handle, bringing to an end a glittering 17-year career.

August 26, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Marizanne Kapp’s “whole life, memories and furniture” destroyed by fire; player shares picture of the damage

The veteran South African all-rounder was extremely shocked and upset by the unfortunate turn of events.

August 24, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Mark Boucher apologises for racist songs, nicknames during South Africa playing days

While Boucher had denied that he had given any such nickname to Adams, he admitted that he along with his teammates should have been more sensitive to teammates of colour.

August 19, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

When are South Africa’s matches in the T20 World Cup 2021?

The final will be played on November 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with Monday kept as a reserve day.

August 12, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

South Africa announce squad for ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka

South Africa is all set to play six white-ball games, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is, against Sri Lanka from September 2 to 14.

August 10, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Stats Attack: Imran Tahir achieves the feat of completing 400 wickets in T20 cricket

Tahir’s threatening spell of 5/25 meant that the opposition team Welsh Fire got bundled out for just 91 runs.

August 7, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Lost all respect for my captain, childhood hero AB de Villiers after he blocked my selection: Khaya Zondo

Zondo was part of that India tour and with the series levelled at 2-2, he was left out of the decider in Mumbai, with Elgar, who had flown to be part of the Test squad which was to be in action after the ODI series, selected ahead of him.

July 30, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Sri Lanka set to welcome South Africa for white-ball series in September; fixtures announced

The series will be held in Colombo from 2nd September to 14th September.

July 23, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Ireland vs South Africa 3rd T20I Fantasy Tips – Key Players, Probable XI and More

The South African side has many positives to look at given the performance they’ve had in the last 2 games.

July 22, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Twitterati hail David Miller as he smashes 4 sixes in final over against Ireland in 2nd T20I; scores unbeaten 75 off 44

The 32-year-old hit 4 fours and 5 sixes in his breathtaking knock.

July 21, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Ireland vs South Africa 2nd T20I Fantasy Tips: Key Players, Probable XI and More

Match Details Date: 22nd July, 2021 Time: 8:30 PM IST Venue: Civil Services Cricket Club, Belfast Live Ball-by-Ball Commentary: SportsTiger App Preview South Africa…

July 17, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

Simi Singh becomes first player to smash a century in ODIs at number 8 position

South Africa levelled the 3-match ODI series 1-1 by winning the 3rd ODI game against Ireland.

Janneman Malan’s record-breaking 177* offers South Africa a glimpse of brightness in testing times

In the fluent right-hander, South Africa have a destructive batsman who goes about doing his job with quiet sincerity and a sense of purpose.

July 16, 2021 Dev Tyagi

July 15, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Cricket Fantasy Tips

Ireland vs South Africa 3rd ODI Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

This could be a huge game for Ireland Cricket and thus, the pressure will be on them for sure.

Happy Birthday Faf du Plessis: The unsung hero of South African cricket

In an age where you are already past your best and where your reflexes no longer advocate your ambition, we saw Faf du Plessis at his peak aged 36.

July 13, 2021 Dev Tyagi

July 12, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

South Africa tour of Ireland 2021: All you need to know – Schedule, Live Streaming & More

The Proteas tour Ireland for a six-match white-ball series. The series will comprise of three ODIs and as many T20Is in the Irish nation starting 11th July.

July 6, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Sisanda Magala ruled out of Ireland tour due to ankle injury; expected to remain sidelined for 3-4 weeks

Notably, Beuran Hendricks has been retained from the squad that went to West Indies.

June 30, 2021 Chetan Luthra

West Indies vs South Africa 4th T20I Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

Kieron Pollards’ men will be eyeing to bounce back after losing two back-to-back games at the hands of the visitors.

June 28, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

West Indies vs South Africa 3rd T20I Fantasy Tips – Key Players, Probable XI and More

With a series lead up for grabs in the third T20I, we should be in for an exciting match.

June 27, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

WATCH: Kevin Pietersen does a backflip into swimming pool on 41st birthday

Apart from bring an amazing cricketer, Pietersen is also renowned for his social media banters, and his adventures.

June 26, 2021 Ketaki Pole

West Indies announce 13-member squad for first 2 T20Is against South Africa; Andre Russell recalled

Power-hitter Andre Russell returns to the West Indies squad as the board named a 13-member squad for the 1st and 2nd T20I against South Africa.

June 25, 2021 Swati Bhatia

Dwaine Pretorius tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of T20Is against West Indies; Wiaan Mulder announced as replacement

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder, who was part of the Test squad, has been retained for the 5-match T20I series as a replacement for Dwaine Pretorius.

June 24, 2021 Ketaki Pole

1st T20I West Indies vs South Africa Fantasy Tips- Key Players, Probable XI and More

With T20 specialists like Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Chris Gayle amongst others, West Indies looks strong on paper and will aim to win this series at home.

June 20, 2021 Agency News

Proteas on course for whitewash after Windies fold again

The South Africa bowlers needed only 54 overs to bowl West Indies out and are well on course for a 2-0 Test series whitewash.

June 11, 2021 Agency News

West Indies skittled for 97 but super Seales leads late fightback

Teenage debutant Jayden Seales led a much-needed West Indies fightback against South Africa, but the Proteas were in control after day one.

June 10, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

West Indies’ Nkrumah Bonner ruled out of ongoing Test against South Africa, Kieran Powell named concussion substitute

Things did not go as per the plan for the Men in Maroon as they were bundled out for a mere 97. To make matters worse, Nkrumah Bonner has even been ruled out of the ongoing Test match.

June 8, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

West Indies announce squad for opening Test match against South Africa; Shai Hope returns

The selection panel has trusted youngster Jayden Seales with an opportunity.

June 4, 2021 Swati Bhatia

West Indies announce 17-member provisional squad for Test series against South Africa

The squad is expected to be further cut down to a 13-member squad on June 7.

CSA Awards: Anrich Nortje, Shabnim Ismail win South Africa men’s and women’s Cricketer of the Year

It was a night dominated by the pacers at South Africa’s award ceremony as Anrich Nortje and Shabnim Ismail bagged top honours.

June 1, 2021 Ketaki Pole

May 27, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

South Africa’s probable squad for T20 World Cup 2021

With the T20 World Cup around the corner, the selectors will have a huge task on their hands to get the combination right.

South Africa coach Mark Boucher reveals reason behind AB de Villiers’ decision to not come out of retirement

Earlier in the week, it was confirmed that Ab de Villiers will not return to international cricket.

May 19, 2021 Umang Singh

May 18, 2021 Sudharshan Sridharan

AB de Villiers International and IPL career in numbers

AB de Villiers turns 39 today.

May 18, 2021 Swati Bhatia

West Indies announce 18-member squad for three home series; Bravo, Gayle included

The provisional squad will quarantine and train in St. Lucia ahead of the first T20I Series against South Africa at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium.

May 15, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

West Indies announces 30-member squad for training camp ahead of South Africa Test series

The camp will allow the players to get into the groove before the international assignment as it had been a month-long break after the Sri Lanka series.

May 14, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Cricket West Indies announces home schedule for Men’s team; to host South Africa, Australia and Pakistan in back to back visits

The home season will start with the Test and T20I series against the Proteas. South Africa are scheduled to arrive at St Lucia on June 1 and will play two Test matches, followed by five T20Is from June 26 to July 3.

April 18, 2021 Shruti Banerjee

AB de Villiers gives BIG STATEMENT on his availability for T20 World Cup

In the IPL match on Sunday against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), De Villiers played a crucial knock of unbeaten 34-ball 76, which included nine fours and three sixes.

April 13, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

3rd T20I South Africa vs Pakistan Preview – Stats, Team News, Players to Watch Out and More

The venue will now be SuperSport Park in Centurion where Pakistan had earlier won 2 ODIs. Thus, the strong Pakistani team look firm favourites, ahead of this game.

April 12, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Why is Fakhar Zaman not in the playing XI for 2nd T20I against South Africa?

The left-handed batsman has been replaced by Sharjeel Khan for the contest on Monday.

April 12, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Twitter reacts to Shamsi’s ‘shoe-phone’ celebration against Pakistan

Pakistan became the first team to win 100 T20Is, beating South Africa by four wickets in the 1st T20I.

April 11, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

2nd T20I South Africa vs Pakistan Preview – Stats, Team News, Players to Watch Out and More

The task will be cut out for Heinrich Klaasen and his boys as a loss would give Pakistan, a half share of the trophy.

April 9, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

REVEALED! Fakhar Zaman shares story behind the bat he used during ODI series against South Africa

After a Player of the Series performance in the ODIs, Zaman is looking forward to open along with Sharjeel Khan in the T20Is.

April 9, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

1st T20I South Africa vs Pakistan Preview – Stats, Team News, Players to Watch Out and More

Pakistan outclassed South Africa in the three-match ODI series to take home the trophy. With 2-1 win, they now stand second in the ICC CWC Super League points table.

April 8, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Surprising and sad to see South Africa release players for IPL amid Pakistan series: Shahid Afridi

Afridi also outlined the need to rethink the priorities after raising his concerns about T20 Leagues like the IPL influencing international cricket.

April 7, 2021 Abhinav Goel

Sanjay Manjrekar apologises to South Africa cricket team after goof-up in tweet

The mistake from Manjrekar came under the radar of critics in no time.

April 7, 2021 aditya sportstiger

WATCH: Temba Bavuma takes sensational catch in third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan

Aided by some amazing hitting from the duo of Babar Azam and Hasan Ali towards the end, Pakistan piled up over 300 runs in their stipulated quota of 50 overs.

April 6, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

Cricket Fantasy Tips

3rd ODI South Africa vs Pakistan Preview – Stats, Team News, Players to Watch Out and More

Main players like Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and David Miller have left for India for the IPL, and skipper Bavuma will be left with a second-string team.

April 4, 2021 aditya sportstiger

WATCH: Harris Rauf takes stunning catch to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen in second ODI between South Africa and Pakistan

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma scored 92 runs as the side surged to 341/6 in their quota of 50 overs.

April 3, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta

2nd ODI South Africa vs Pakistan Preview – Stats, Team News, Players to Watch Out and More

The pressure will be on the hosts to save the series on their home soil.

March 18, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

India to play T20I series against South Africa & New Zealand: Reports

India are currently playing five-match T20I series against England, with the latter leading 2-1.

March 10, 2021 Agency News

Australia keen to rearrange Test tour of South Africa

Cricket South Africa were angered by Australia pulling their scheduled Test Tour this month but Nick Hockley wants it to be rearranged.

March 4, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

CSA announces Dean Elgar as new Test captain; Temba Bavuma to lead Proteas in limited-overs

Elgar has represented South Africa in 67 Tests and has 4260 runs to his name. Meanwhile, Bavuma has played 6 ODIs and 8 T20Is for Proteas.

March 2, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

In IPL, cricket is forgotten: Dale Steyn feels PSL & LPL more rewarding than IPL

Steyn, who was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in IPL 2020, had informed the franchise that he would not be available for this year’s tournament.

February 17, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

South Africa veteran Faf du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket.

February 12, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

2nd T20I Preview: Pakistan vs South Africa, 13 Feb, 6:30 PM IST

Opening batsmen Janneman Malan (44 off 29) and Reeza Hendricks (54 off 42) were superb at top of the order while Bjorn Fortuin also impressed everyone with his all-round skills.