Bafana put five past Eritrea, the Proteas take the ODI series despite a rain-hit defeat, and a growing injury list hangs over the Tests.
Author: Lehlohonolo Scheepers
Lehlohonolo Scheepers
Lehlohonolo writes about South African sport for a living and thinks about it the rest of the time — football, rugby, cricket. Match reports, previews, profiles, the features that take a week. He is the reason ScoreLine's copy is clear, and the reason it gets checked twice before it reaches you. He supports Kaizer Chiefs, so he understands better than most that a result is never just a result. Gold and black, every weekend, no matter what the table says.
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Bafana top Group D after beating Guinea, but face Eritrea in Cairo tonight at 18:00 without Teboho Mokoena and Aubrey Modiba.
Bafana defend top spot in Group D in Cairo tonight, the Proteas go for 3-0 in Potchefstroom, and the MTN8 final heads to Durban.
South Africa lead 2-0 going into the final ODI in Potchefstroom at 13:30 SAST. Expect changes, a possible debut and a battle with the weather.
Bafana get Mosimane’s era going, the Proteas wrap up the series with a match to spare, and the MTN8 final is eleven days away.
The Springboks suffered a dramatic 42-38 defeat to Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, after a remarkable late comeback fell just short against a Wallabies side that finished the closing stages with only 11 players. Australia produced one of their strongest attacking performances of the season, racing into a commanding second-half lead before South Africa took advantage of four yellow cards to set up a frantic finish. Despite scoring three late tries and getting to within four points, the Springboks could not complete the comeback as the Wallabies held on to reclaim the Mandela Challenge Plate. Boks Make…
The Proteas made the perfect start to their ODI series against Australia with an impressive 67-run victory at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Matthew Breetzke produced a magnificent century before Keshav Maharaj turned the match with the ball as South Africa defended 297 for eight by bowling Australia out for 230. It was an important victory for Temba Bavuma’s side as preparations continue for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted in Southern Africa. Breetzke Holds Proteas Innings Together Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, giving their experienced attack the first…
South Africa’s limited-overs preparations continued in fine fashion on Wednesday as the Proteas posted a commanding victory over Namibia in Windhoek, while back home a South Africa A side got their campaign underway against Bangladesh A in Kimberley. Proteas Cruise in Windhoek There was little doubt about the outcome at the Namibia Cricket Ground as South Africa piled up an imposing 348 for 6 from their 50 overs before restricting the hosts to 162 for 8 from 31 overs – a result that delivered a comprehensive 186-run victory for the Proteas. The South African batting lineup was in full flow…
A bumper week of cricket is on the cards for South African fans, with the Proteas men and women both in action across borders, a mouth-watering batch of first-class domestic fixtures getting underway, and the SA A side hosting Bangladesh A in a one-day contest. From the Namibian capital to the streets of Bulawayo, there is plenty to keep supporters glued to the action. Proteas Men Head to Windhoek The senior men’s side travels to Namibia for a three-match ODI series, with the opening fixture scheduled for Wednesday, 9 September at 09:30 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Games…