Tag: South Africa

South Africa grabs victory against England by 7 runs

- Agence France-Presse -

Anrich Nortje held his nerve as South Africa remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after defeating reigning champions England by seven runs in a thrilling second-round Super Eights clash in St. Lucia on Friday. England, chasing a seemingly modest 164 to win, slumped to 61-4 thanks to fine South Africa

South Africa survive scare to beat Netherlands

- Reuters -

South Africa survived an early scare before David Miller guided them to a nervy four-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup in Long Island, New York on Saturday. Miller hit an unbeaten 59 off 51 balls as South Africa scored 106 for six in 18.5 overs in reply

South Africa hold Nigeria in 2026 World Cup qualifier

- Times Report -

South Africa held Nigeria 1-1 on Friday to keep the Super Eagles without a victory in their 2026 World Cup qualifying Group C. The stalemate saw Nigeria drop to fourth in the table with three points from as many matches with South Africa third on four points. Minnows Lesotho, ranked 149th in

South Africa back Nortje for T20 World Cup

- Agence France-Presse -

Anrich Nortje's raw pace and proven quality earned him a place in South Africa's squad for the T20 World Cup, head coach Rob Walter said when he announced a 15-man squad on Tuesday. The tournament will be played in the United States and West Indies from June 1 to 29. Nortje, 30,

NZ win S. Africa Test series for first time

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New Zealand won a Test series against South Africa for the first time with Kane Williamson hitting an unbeaten century Friday to steer them to a seven-wicket victory in the second Test. Williamson's unbeaten 133 was at the heart of their 269-3 in the fourth innings of a tight Test in