A new Christie Thriller South Africa v England Much of yesterday foresaw a draw looming. The Proteas batted with care, building a useful score, but not fast enough to threaten taking a decent lead. Then the collapse English fans had hoped for took place. Morning Heather Knight took a four off de Klerk’s first over
South Africa v England The wise heads tell you: “You can’t know how things will work out till both sides have batted.” Then with a grin they add: “And even then you’ve no idea.” That’s the joy of multi-day cricket. There are so many ups and downs; even draws are permitted, and they can bring
South Africa v England – Third ODI JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom Pre-Match The last of three ODIs had its own importance. Apart from deciding the outcome of this format, it would give the selectors a last chance to assess their options for the test match. Jon Lewis took the long view: Lauren Filer was saved
After a 3-0 win in the T20s, all looked fine and dandy for Jon Lewis’ crew. But they had been facing a Proteas side shorn of full strength. Then came the switch to ODIs and a return to lingering doubts. First ODI in brief Reinforced with the return of top names like Marizanne Kapp and
South Africa v England – Third ODI When Jon Lewis retires from the game, he’ll be setting up a psychology support service. Look how brilliantly he has overseen England’s 3-0 demolition of the Proteas in the T20 series. It was a narrow 4-wicket win at East London, a sweeping victory at Benoni, then today… Here
England won the second T20 at a canter. So all’s well? We’ll see. The first query was whether Jon Lewis would make immediate changes in the light of the opening performance in East London. He did, by replacing Lauren Bell with her namesake Filer. But he retained Sophia Dunkley at No. 3, the other big
There have been plenty of controversial England tours in the past, but the one under way in South Africa finds its place among them. Jon Lewis’ XI managed their first hurdle, just scraping home in a T20 by four wickets with four balls left. This was the team he chose: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Sophia
South Africa welcomed England for the start of a three-pronged tour, to include a rare test match. But to start, yet another smash-and-grab T20. Here were the teams for the opening T20 at Buffalo Park, East London: South Africa Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Suné Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Nadine de Klerk,
South Africa will take to the field for the first time in a T20 encounter against England since their heartbreaking 32-run loss in the World Cup final against New Zealand last month. Their defeat marked their second loss in two consecutive T20 World Cups after losing to Australia by 19 runs in the 2023 final.
The dust has finally settled post the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup where the Proteas Women’s side suffered defeat in the Final at the hands of New Zealand. Tazmin Brits who has been in scintillating form for the national side was named in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup Dream Team. “I am a
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