New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa’s decision to drop Corbin Bosch for their double Super Over clash against Afghanistan and play George Linde had raised some questions, but Bosch underlined his value by taking 1-34 against New Zealand in the crucial clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.Much like India’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel, Bosch offers balance with both bat and ball, particularly with his effective spells at the death overs. On a gloomy Wednesday at the Aru…
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New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) South Africa’s coaching consultant Albie Morkel feels in-form captain Aiden Markram is someone who invariably finds another gear when the stakes are highest in tournament cricket, adding that he’s a good leader who’s earned the respect of the entire team.Markram went on the offensive in South Africa’s pursuit of 176 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, smashing a 19-ball half-century on his way to making an unbeaten 86 that set the tone for a comfortable victory. Ma…
Ahmedabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Skipper Aiden Markram struck an unbeaten half-century after pacer Marco Jansen had rattled New Zealand with a career-best 4-40 as South Africa romped to a seven-wicket victory in Match 24 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.Jansen bowled brilliantly for his career-best figures and set up with victory with a three-wicket burst in the Power-play and then got the dangerman Marck Chapman (48) for a four-fer as South Afric…
Ahmedabad, Feb 14 (IANS) In a clash between two-Test-playing nations, South Africa captain Adien Markram won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in Match 24 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.South Africa made one change for this match, bringing in Corbin Bosch, while New Zealand decided to field the same playing XI that featured in their previous match.Markram said they have played a night game here, and they feel it gets…
Dubai, Feb 12 (IANS) Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match against South Africa in Ahmedabad.Nabi was found to have breached Article 2.4 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ‘Disobeying an Umpire’s instruction during an International Match’,” ICC said in a statement.Additionally, one demerit point…
Ahmedabad, Feb 11 (IANS) South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi admitted he had “never been that stressed” on a cricket field after the Proteas survived a dramatic double super over thriller against Afghanistan in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.The high-octane encounter saw South Africa post 187/6, powered by Ryan Rickleton (61) and Quinton de Kock (59), before Afghanistan matched the total thanks largely to Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s blistering 84. With …
Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (IANS) The runners-up of the 2024 T20 World Cup edition registered an emphatic 57-run victory over Canada in the ninth match of Group D at the Narendra Modi Stadium, powered by a dominant batting display up front and a ruthless spell with the ball from Lungi Ngidi, who ensured there were no late nerves.South Africa put together a great start thanks to Aiden Markham’s strong aggressive batting. His opening partnership with Quinton de Kock yielded an impressive 70 runs through e…
Ahmedabad, Feb 9 (IANS) Canada won the toss and elected to bowl against South Africa in the ninth match of Group D of the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa said, “We will bowl first. The boys are excited rather than anxious. We’re playing against South Africa, who were runners-up in the last World Cup, so it’s a big challenge. Everyone is very happy to play at this stadium and is really looking forward to a night game. It looks like a v…
Johannesburg, Jan 31 (IANS) Veteran left-handed batter David Miller has been cleared to play in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup after passing a fitness test, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday.Miller, 36, suffered an adductor injury while playing for Paarl Royals in their final league game of the SA20 league, but is now declared fit to play for the Proteas in the mega event starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.Miller has played 133 T20Is for South Africa and amassed 2630 runs at…
Johannesburg, Jan 22 (IANS) South Africa batter Tony de Zorzi and all-rounder Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against West Indies and the Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka due to injuries, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday.De Zorzi has not recovered from a right hamstring tear sustained during the ODI against India last month, while Ferreira fractured his left clavicle in an SA20 match between Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals on Ja…