SA vs SL, 1st Test: Jansen stars with 11-wicket haul as South Africa seals 233-run win over Sri Lanka
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SA vs SL, 1st Test: Jansen stars with 11-wicket haul as South Africa seals 233-run win over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first Test on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka’s last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never felt in.” South Africa, trying to reach its first World Test Championship final, moved up to second on the table, behind India and above Australia. “Our focus needs to be more internally, what we have been doing as a team and control that, let whatever happens happen.” The second and last Test against Sri Lanka starts on Thursday in Gqeberha.

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SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: All-Round Pakistan Hand South Africa 81-Run Defeat To Clinch Series In Cape Town
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SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: All-Round Pakistan Hand South Africa 81-Run Defeat To Clinch Series In Cape Town

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SA vs PAK 2nd ODI: Pakistan defeated South Africa by 81 runs in the second match of the SA vs PAK ODI series at the Newlands, Cape Town on December 19. Pakistan batters, including Babar Azam, set a good tone for Pakistan with the star pace duo of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah delivering with the ball later. South Africa’s …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town
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SA vs PAK: Babar Azam, Rizwan's grit leads Pakistan to seal series in Cape Town

India Today  

Pakistan showcased a commanding performance to clinch an ODI series victory against South Africa with an 81-run win on December 20 at Cape Town, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A stellar batting display, led by the likes of Babar Azam, captain Mohammad Rizwan, and Kamran Ghulam, coupled with a sensational bowling spell by Shaheen Afridi, sealed Pakistan’s third consecutive ODI …

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead
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SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead

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Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed its One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. SA vs PAK 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS Captain Mohammad Rizwan scored 80 from 82 balls to anchor the Pakistan innings, but the impetus for its total came …

SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub bats Pakistan to victory over South Africa in first ODI
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SA vs PAK: Saim Ayub bats Pakistan to victory over South Africa in first ODI

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s exciting opener Saim Ayub gave a vivid display of his prodigious talent with a classy century on Tuesday to lead his team to a closely fought three-wicket win over South Africa in the first of their three One-Day Internationals. The 22-year-old Ayub hit his second ton in his seventh ODI with an elegant 109 off 119 balls to lay …

PAK vs SA: Hendricks’ maiden century leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan
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PAK vs SA: Hendricks’ maiden century leads South Africa to T20 series win over Pakistan

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South Africa won a bilateral Twenty20 series for the first time in more than two years when it chased down Pakistan’s 206. Opener Reeza Hendricks’ maiden T20 century, 117 off 63 balls, drove the Proteas to 210 for three with three balls to spare. Pakistan’s 206 for five was braced by an equally brilliant unbeaten 98 off 57 by opener …

SA vs PAK: Reeza Hendricks 117 powers South Africa to series win over Pakistan
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SA vs PAK: Reeza Hendricks 117 powers South Africa to series win over Pakistan

India Today  

Reeza Hendricks' maiden T20I hundred ensured that South Africa defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 2nd T20I in Centurion on Friday, December 13. The victory on Friday ensured that South Africa secured their first bilateral T20I series win since August 2022, as they executed the third-highest successful chase at SuperSport Park. The series win also marked a notable milestone …

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January
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Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the Sri Lanka Men’s National Team will tour New Zealand in December 2024 and January 2025 to compete in a white-ball series featuring both T20Is and ODIs. New Zealand toured Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series in November 2024 with the Islanders securing a historic ODI series win. This victory gave Sri Lanka …

SA vs PAK: Linde, Miller star as South Africa down Pakistan in 1st T20I
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SA vs PAK: Linde, Miller star as South Africa down Pakistan in 1st T20I

India Today  

George Linde's sensational all-round performance powered South Africa to an 11-run victory over Pakistan in the first T20I at Kingsmead, Durban. SA vs PAK 1st T20I Highlights South Africa fielded a largely second-string side but found inspiration in David Miller's masterful 82 off 40 balls. Miller's dominance propelled South Africa to 163, despite a late collapse triggered by Pakistan’s bowlers. …

SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Linde’s all-round effort helps South Africa beat Pakistan to take series lead
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SA vs PAK, 1st T20I: Linde’s all-round effort helps South Africa beat Pakistan to take series lead

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs in a thrilling Twenty20 that went to the last over at Kingsmead on Tuesday. Opener Mohammad Rizwan’s steady but slow innings put pressure on his partners to swing hard. But in the 18th, left-arm spinner George Linde took out three Pakistanis in four balls and thought he finished the over with a hat …

Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record
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Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : White-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan offered surety about Pakistan not being daunted by South Africa's impeccable home record before the multi-format series begins in Durban. Mohammad Rizwan assures Pakistan not daunted by South Africa's staggering home record Pakistan will square off against South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests on strips that are expected to hold …

"The championship table looks good": Bavuma following South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in 2nd Test
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"The championship table looks good": Bavuma following South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : Following the Proteas' win over Sri Lanka in the second Test match, South Africa Test skipper Temba Bavuma said that now the World Test Championship table looks good, as reported by ICC. "The championship table looks good": Bavuma following South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in 2nd Test On Day 5 of the second Test, South Africa flattened …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 10: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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India TV Sports Wrap on December 10: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa's late dash saw them one win away from a place in the World Test Championship final. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories South Africa inch closer to a spot in the WTC final South Africa's late dash towards a spot in the WTC final continued as the Proteas thrashed Sri Lanka 2-0 in the two-match Test series. South Africa …

WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results
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WTC Final Scenarios: How India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka can qualify after latest results

Firstpost  

While India slipped to the third spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table following their 10-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, South Africa moved to the top spot with their 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, completing a 2-0 sweep in the process. AP The race to the ICC World …

WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder
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WTC points table updated: Pressure on India after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 to rise up the ladder

Live Mint  

Things got tougher for the Indian cricket team after South Africa defeated Sri Lanka 2-0 in the Test series on Monday to climb to the top of the World Test Championship table, thus displacing Australia to the second. South Africa's win over Sri Lanka puts India and Australia in a fix in the race for the WTC final, especially Rohit …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win
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SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The Hindu  

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes
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South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second cricket test at St George’s Park and swept the series 2-0 on Monday. The odds favored South Africa, which needed five more wickets, while Sri Lanka needed 143 more runs in a chase of 348 and its last recognised batters were …

SA Vs SL, 2nd Test: Proteas Seal Series Whitewash With Thumping Of Visitors In Gqeberha
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SA Vs SL, 2nd Test: Proteas Seal Series Whitewash With Thumping Of Visitors In Gqeberha

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SA Vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa have registered an impressive 109-run victory against Sri Lanka in the 2nd and final Test match at the St. George's Park in Gqeberha, and with the win, the Proteas have won the two-match Test series 2-0. With the whitewash of Sri Lanka, the home side are now top of the table in the …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 5 highlights: Maharaj 5fer leads South Africa to series win; Proteas move top of WTC standings
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SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 5 highlights: Maharaj 5fer leads South Africa to series win; Proteas move top of WTC standings

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 5 of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. Day 4 report South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a …

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5
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South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge ahead of Day 5

Hindustan Times  

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to win the first match of the two-Test series. An …

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
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SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final
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SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final

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South Africa continued their dream run in Test cricket, inching closer to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. World Test Championship Table Temba Bavuma's return to the side proved fruitful as the South African captain hit a hundred and three fifties in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. While South Africa hammered Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Kingsmead in …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA
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Sanath Jayasuriya rues slipped chances after Sri Lanka lose Gqeberha Test vs SA

India Today  

Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed disappointment over his team's inability to capitalise on key moments during their 109-run defeat against South Africa in the second Test at St. George's Park, Gqeberha. South Africa completed a 2-0 series sweep to deal a blow to Sri Lanka's hopes of securing a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 9: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa and Sri Lanka are on the heels of playing a humdinger with all three results possible on Day 5 of the second Test in Gqeberha. On the other hand, off-spinning all-rounder Charlie Dean became only the third England women's player to take an ODI hat-trick as the visitors levelled the three-match series against South Africa in Durban on …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day

The Hindu  

South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. An unbeaten partnership of 83 between captain Dhananajaya de Silva and Kusal Mendes, both 39 not out, offered Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
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Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa had Sri Lanka on the rack at 205-5 in a chase of 348 on the fourth day of the second test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Medium-pacer Dane Paterson and spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada started prising out Sri Lankans by pinning opener Dimuth Karunaratne while …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka needs 143 runs, South Africa requires five wickets to win on final day
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SA vs SL, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Sri Lanka needs 143 runs, South Africa requires five wickets to win on final day

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha. Day 3 report Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse

The Hindu  

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at 191 for three in its second innings on Saturday, a lead of 221 runs at St George’s Park. Paterson helped bowl Sri Lanka out for 328 in its first innings as …

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa was building a defendable total against Sri Lanka as it reached 191-3 in its second innings and a lead of 221 runs on day three Saturday of the second test. But its first innings was stopped at 328, short of South Africa’s total by 30 runs, after a maiden five-wicket haul by medium-pacer Dane …

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final

The Hindu  

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Sharjah on Friday, setting up the summit clash with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first but the decision seemed to be backfiring when it was reduced to three for eight. Once Ayush Mhatre removed Shanmuganathan, Sri Lanka …

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105

India Today  

Pathum Nissanka scored 89 as Sri Lanka are steadily putting themselves in a position of strength in their second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Updates Nissanka hit 11 fours and a six in his knock before Keshav Maharaj accounted for his wicket. After Dimuth Karunaratne …

SA vs SL: Kyle Verreynne joins AB de Villiers in rare club with 3rd Test century
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Kyle Verreynne joins AB de Villiers in rare club with 3rd Test century

India Today  

Kyle Verreynne has joined AB de Villiers in the list of three wicketkeeper-batters to have scored Test hundreds at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Updates Back in March 1949, Walter Wade became the first wicketkeeper to hit a hundred at the venue in Gqeberha. On the back of his knock, …

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs

India Today  

Angelo Mathews became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score 8000 runs in Test cricket. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights Mathews needed 34 before the game, and he got there with ease. Angelo Mathews becomes the 3rd Sri Lankan after Sangakkara and Jayawardene to complete 8,000 Test runs. 🙇‍♂️âä️ pic.twitter.com/s800vQfYHZ — Mufaddal Vohra December …

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL 2nd Test: South Africa’s Rickelton scores maiden Test century against Sri Lanka on Day 1

The Hindu  

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden test century as the hosts finished on 269-7 against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second test on Thursday. Two balls later, Rickelton pushed for a couple of runs to bring up his test century off 231 balls to his obvious relief and the delight of the St George’s Park crowd. …

Rickelton’s maiden hundred leads South Africa to 269-7 against Sri Lanka in 2nd test
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rickelton’s maiden hundred leads South Africa to 269-7 against Sri Lanka in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — Ryan Rickelton’s maiden century spearheaded South Africa to 269-7 against Sri Lanka to start the second test at St George’s Park on Thursday. Rickelton’s steadfast attitude, while taking at least three painful blows on the gloves, backstopped the Proteas’ two main partnerships; 133 with captain Temba Bavuma and 77 with Kyle Verreynne. The day would have …

SA vs SL: Lahiru Kumara gives late turnaround to Sri Lanka after Rickelton 100
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs SL: Lahiru Kumara gives late turnaround to Sri Lanka after Rickelton 100

India Today  

The Gqeberha Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka unfolded dramatically on Day 1, as the momentum swung sharply between the two sides. Ryan Rickelton’s gritty maiden Test century and Temba Bavuma’s composed innings initially put South Africa in a dominant position, but Lahiru Kumara’s fiery spell ensured Sri Lanka clawed their way back into contention. SA vs SL, 2nd …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa calls up teen quick Maphaka to squad
3 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa calls up teen quick Maphaka to squad

The Hindu  

South Africa has called up teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka to its squad for the second test against Sri Lanka starting in Gqeberha on Thursday after seamer George Coetzee was ruled out with a groin injury. Maphaka, 18, has played three Twenty20 Internationals but has yet to feature in a Test and will vie with experienced seamer Dane Paterson and …

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

New Indian Express  

DURBAN: South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka's last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never felt in.” South …

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

Firstpost  

South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 282 on Day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead after setting them an improbable 516 to win to jump to the second spot on the ICC World Test Championship standings. AP South Africa completed a dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of a two-Test series in Durban on …

South Africa quick Gerald Coetzee sustains injury, doubtful for second Test against Sri Lanka
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa quick Gerald Coetzee sustains injury, doubtful for second Test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Durban, : South Africa's injury concerns deepened after young-gun Gerald Coetzee sustained a groin niggle on Day 4 of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Durban, according to ICC. South Africa quick Gerald Coetzee sustains injury, doubtful for second Test against Sri Lanka South Africa celebrated a thumping 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test on Saturday …

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

World Test Championship Qualification Scenarios: How can India qualify for the WTC final after South Africa beat Sri Lanka?

The Hindu  

South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first Test on Saturday. After the win against Sri Lanka in the two-Test series, South Africa is now second in the WTC table with 59.26 percentage of points won. Australia, on the other hand, will need to bounce back in …

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa jumps to second spot after 233-run win over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 2 days ago

WTC 2023-25 Points Table Updated after SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa jumps to second spot after 233-run win over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

South Africa beat Sri Lanka at the first Test in Kingsmead by 233 runs to jump to the second spot on the World Test Championship standings on Saturday. READ: AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Chance for Boland to shine in Adelaide after injury woes keep Hazlewood out Set an improbable target of 516, Sri Lanka started the fourth day in …

Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka’s last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never …

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

How South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India and Australia’s road to WTC final more daunting

Hindustan Times  

The road to the World Test Championship final is getting more competitive with each passing day. With South Africa's win over Sri Lanka in the first Test by 233 runs at Kingsmead, Durban, it is time to bring the permutations and combinations into the mix. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 …

Marco Jansen joins Muralidaran in elite club with 11 wickets in Durban Test
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Marco Jansen joins Muralidaran in elite club with 11 wickets in Durban Test

India Today  

South Africa’s Marco Jansen became only the fourth bowler to take 10 or more wickets in a Test at the Kingsmead in Durban. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 4 Highlights Jansen’s match figures of 28.3-6-86-11 are also the second-best amongst all bowlers in Tests in Durban. Best match figures in Tests at Kingsmead, Durban Player Overs Runs …

SA vs SL: Marco Jansen too good for Sri Lanka as South Africa bag Durban Test win
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

SA vs SL: Marco Jansen too good for Sri Lanka as South Africa bag Durban Test win

India Today  

South Africa sealed a resounding 233-run victory over a determined yet ultimately overpowered Sri Lanka in the Durban Test, with Marco Jansen delivering a career-best performance. Jansen’s phenomenal 11-wicket haul became the centerpiece of the match, setting new records at Kingsmead and leaving the Sri Lankan batting order in disarray. SA vs SL, 1st Test Day 4: Highlights The Proteas …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma Set a massive target of 516 runs to win, Sri Lanka was …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. Fourth-wicket partners Stubbs and Bavuma almost went run for run, reaching their fifties within two overs of each other, and their centuries within four. Pace bowlers Kagiso Rabada …

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