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South Africa's Wiaan Mulder delivers a ball on day one of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban on October 9, 2026.

Proteas pace attack puts Australia under pressure

South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.

EC Iinyathi's Nathan Roux takes a catch to dismiss the Dolphins' Romashan Pillay during the Pro20 Cup match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Dolphins halt Iinyathi's two-year unbeaten T20 run at Buffalo Park

The Dolphins ended Eastern Cape Iinyathi's proud two-year unbeaten T20 streak at Buffalo Park with a comprehensive seven-wicket Pro20 Cup victory.

Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Matthew Boast put on a clinic in powerplay bowling as he took three wickets in two overs to help the Warriors to victory over the Northern Cape Heat in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Warriors dampen Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park

The Dafabet Warriors delivered a dominant performance to secure a bonus-point seven-wicket win over the Northern Cape Heat in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup clash at St George's Park.

South Africa's Anrich Nortje celebrates dismissing Australia’s David Warner at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2023.
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Rabada absence puts focus on Nortje

Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead, paving the way for fast bowler Anrich Nortje to provide the X-factor as South Africa begins its title defence.

Former SA captain Dean Elgar talks with Kagiso Rabada

Why Dean Elgar expects SA to overcome Australia

Former captain Dean Elgar reflects on the fiery South Africa versus Australia cricket rivalry, the fallout of Sandpapergate, and the Proteas' chances in their upcoming home Test series.

Jason Rowles was the big winner of the Betway SA20 Season 5 auction, fetching a record R2.9m to call Joburg Super Kings his new home

Rowles tops SA20 auction as Sunrisers stay measured

South Africa U-19 star Jason Rowles made headlines as the most expensive buy at the SA20 Season 5 auction, while defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape focused on tactical refinement.

Proteas spinner Simon Harmer is relishing a chance to face the Aussies in the first cricket Test starting in Durban on Friday

Harmer finds calm before Aussie examination

Veteran off-spinner Simon Harmer feels better prepared than ever as South Africa prepares to face Australia in their upcoming three-Test series at Kingsmead in Durban.

Thomas Kaber believes the Dafabet Warriors can become a difficult team to beat as they prepare to face the Northern Cape Heat at St George’s Park on Thursday
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Warriors have more to give, says Thomas Kaber

After securing their first win of the Pro20 Cup campaign, Thomas Kaber believes the Dafabet Warriors are ready to put together a complete performance as they host Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park.

 Dolphins bowler Prenelan Subrayen sends down a delivery in a match against the Titans in Durban in September
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Subrayen concerned about Dolphins' powerplay shortcomings ahead of Iinyathi tussle

Dolphins captain Prenelan Subrayen has highlighted powerplay execution as a crucial area for improvement ahead of their Pro20 Cup clash against the Eastern Cape Iinyathi at Buffalo Park.

Aviwe Mgijima celebrates a 100 for Boland.
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Former Selborne College star Aviwe Mgijima retires after a 19-year domestic career

South African all-rounder Aviwe Mgijima announces his retirement from professional cricket after a memorable 19-year domestic career representing Boland, Western Province, and the Cape Cobras.

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is one of the candidates for the number three position

Prince reluctant to reveal cards too early

Batting coach Ashwell Prince reveals South Africa have a 'very good idea' who will bat at No. 3 as the Proteas finalize their lineup ahead of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux during a training session at Buffalo Park. Iinyathi are playing the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup in KuGompo City on Friday.
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Badgers defeat was 'just a blip' as Iinyathi aim for historic Dolphins upset

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux calls their recent loss 'just a blip' as the team gears up for a crucial Pro20 clash against the Dolphins at Buffalo Park.

Marques Ackerman is in contention for a maiden Test appearance for the Proteas against Australia in Durban on Friday
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Conrad connection comes full circle for Marques Ackerman

After years of working through South Africa's domestic pipeline and delivering prolific red-ball form, Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman is in contention to make his Test debut against Australia under mentor Shukri Conrad.

Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud sends down a delivery on the third day of the first cricket Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.

Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Pace bowler Hasan Mahmud believes Bangladesh's recent momentum and strong performances have transformed their dream of reaching the World Test Championship final into a realistic goal.

Anrich Nortje has been carefully rebuilding his red-ball workload and bowling action ahead of SA’s Test series against Australia starting on Friday in Durban
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Anrich Nortje takes measured route back to national fold

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje opens up about his gradual and calculated return to Test cricket ahead of South Africa's high-stakes series against Australia.