In the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final, New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa. The winner of this game will face India in the final in Dubai. After losing to India in their previous match, New Zealand has retained the same playing eleven, while South Africa's captain Bavuma returns after illness and Markram retains his place after recovering from injury. Both teams are determined to win and secure their spot in the final.
In an exciting second fixture of the Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan, South Africa will take on New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. With live updates available on Sportstar, fans can follow all the action as Temba Bavuma leads his team against the challenging New Zealand side. The Proteas have announced their lineup, including the dynamic duo of Matthew Breetzke and Kyle Verreynne.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is looking forward to the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan, which will provide his team with valuable insight into the conditions ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. The rare 50-over tri-series, which includes hosts Pakistan and South Africa, will give the teams a chance to fine-tune their game before the major event. Both Pakistan's captain, Mohammad Rizwan, and South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, also expressed excitement about playing in front of home crowds and preparing for the ICC event.
Cricket South Africa has announced the 15-member squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, with Temba Bavuma as captain. The squad includes experienced players like Kagiso Rabada and David Miller, along with newcomers Tony de Zorzi and Wiaan Mulder. South Africa will face tough opponents in Group B, including Australia and England, as they aim to win their second Champions Trophy title.
Temba Bavuma of South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town. Pakistan, who have struggled in their previous matches against South Africa, will be desperate to pick up some wickets and maintain their momentum. However, they have conceded 69 runs in the first hour and are running low on patience and energy. Despite a brief comeback in the second hour, the visitors are still struggling to string together some dot balls and pick up wickets.
South Africa has moved to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings after securing a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka. The Proteas' victory in the second and final Test at St George's Park in Gqeberha boosted their chances of qualifying for the final at Lord's next summer. South Africa's spinner Keshav Maharaj played a key role, taking five wickets on the final day to claim his 11th career five-wicket haul. Sri Lanka's hopes for the Lord's final have all-but ended with their defeat.
South Africa's Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma both achieved impressive milestones during the third day of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka. Stubbs raised his bat after scoring a century, while Bavuma also reached a century and raised his bat in celebration. Both players contributed to a strong performance for South Africa, setting them on track for a potential victory in the match.
In a dominant performance, South Africa's Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma both scored centuries to give their team a massive lead of 515 runs before declaring their innings. Sri Lanka had a tough time with the ball, managing only two wickets in the second session, and were left with a daunting task of chasing a target of 516 runs in the first Test. Despite losing Stubbs and Bavuma towards the end of the session, South Africa's aggressive batting display has put them in a strong position to take a 1-0 series lead.
Proteas dominate Sri Lanka in the first Test as they set a target of 516 runs to chase down after declaring their second innings at 366 for 5. Sri Lanka will have a tough task ahead of them to avoid defeat, as they were dismissed for just 42 runs in their first innings. With a strong playing XI on both sides, the third day's play promises to be an exciting one at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
South African pacer Marco Jansen wreaked havoc on the Sri Lankan batting line up, picking up a stunning seven-wicket haul and leading his team to a convincing victory in the SA vs SL 1st Test. Sri Lanka recorded their lowest total in Test cricket, getting bowled out for just 42 runs. Jansen's spectacular performance dominated the match and proved to be too much for the struggling Sri Lankan team.