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Here’s the truth: Proteas choked against New Zealand, and must embrace change to avoid more tears in 2027
In the cold light of day, it was just another typical choke from the South Africans when it mattered most in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand, writes Ashfak Mohamed.
Champions Trophy farce: Proteas loss doesn’t matter as India look unstoppable
While there’s no absolute certainty in a cricket match when pre-determining the winner, this is about as close as it gets in the Champions Trophy as India have dictated terms to their own advantage.
Bittersweet end to Rassie van der Dussen’s ICC championship days, as Proteas fail again?
If the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was Rassie van der Dussen's last big ICC Tournament, it ended on a bittersweet note.
Proteas player ratings: Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen the stand-outs at ICC Champions Trophy
Following South Africa's semi-final exit against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday, Ongama Gcwabe rates each Proteas player's return in the ICC Champions Trophy.
‘Fantastic leader’ Temba Bavuma still has a couple of years left in him for Proteas, says Vernon Philander
The ICC Champions Trophy has already seen England captain Jos Buttler step down, but former Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander would not like to see the same happen to Temba Bavuma.
I would have rather done badly and won, says Proteas centurion Miller
After crashing out of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday, Proteas batter David Miller pointed out losing wickets in the middle and the deterioration of the wicket as the two reasons largely behind the loss.
Groundhog Day … Proteas repeat mistakes with lack of batting intent in crucial ICC match
The most shocking aspect of the loss is that’s exactly what happened to South Africa on several occasions before in ICC matches, even sometimes when rain was incorrectly blamed for the Proteas’ exit.
Rob Walter has taken Proteas to water, but Shukri Conrad could be the man to finally make them drink
As the Proteas come to terms with another ICC tournament disappointment, Shukri Conrad looks like the man who can turn their fortunes around?
India may win Champions Trophy, but Gambhir will know it’s a hollow victory
India coach Gautam Gambhir's arrogance in denying his team have enjoyed an advantage in playing at one venue during the ICC Champions Trophy has been mystifying.
Rob Walter: Proteas one partnership away from doing something special in Champions Trophy loss
Right from the start of the match, South Africa started on the back foot, losing a crucial toss in the batting paradise at the Gaddafi Stadium as they went down to New Zealand.
Plays of the day: Dreadful death-bowling, lack of partnerships see Proteas lose to New Zealand
New Zealand shattered South Africa's dreams of playing in their second-ever ICC final with a convincing victory in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.
Same old sad story for Proteas with Miller’s century not enough in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final
The Proteas' dream of progressing to the ICC Champions Trophy final was crushed by a rampant New Zealand in Lahore.
ICC Champions Trophy semi-final: Five match-ups that could decide Proteas v New Zealand
South Africa and New Zealand are set to meet in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday, and we looked at five key-match-ups.
I’m not jinxing it: This is finally the Proteas’ year
Having endured some serious adversity from before their ICC Champions Trophy campaign had even begun, are the cricket gods finally smiling on the Proteas?
India flex their ICC muscle again as Proteas travel back to Pakistan
It’s a quite farcical cricket scenario that all India games are played at one venue, which gives them a substantial advantage before they even take the field.
It's back to Pakistan for Proteas for Champions Trophy semi-final after India thump New Zealand
Proteas prepare to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore after India's impressive win over the Black Caps.
Rassie van der Dussen proves he can still hang with the young guns
Even though gracefully admitting that he would step aside to make way for the new kids on the block when the time comes, Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen showed the cricket world why he’s still championship material.
At least there's golf in the Marco Jansen's future as Proteas pack for Champions Trophy trip to Dubai
Marco Jansen celebrates his pivotal role in securing the Proteas' place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, expressing excitement for golf amidst the team's challenging travel schedule.
Proteas smash England to cruise into the ICC Champions Trophy semis
The Proteas have booked their place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final after a convincing victory over England in Karachi.
Proteas face Champions Trophy semi-final travel nightmare as ICC accommodates India . . . again
Proteas secure semi-final spot but face logistical headaches as ICC bends over backwards for India.
Proteas lose the toss and field first against England
The Proteas will field first against England without their Captain Temba Bavuma and Tony ze Zorzi due to an illness.
‘Don’t need to be rocket scientist’ to see India have an advantage, says Proteas star Rassie van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen admits India playing all their matches in Dubai is advantageous, but believes it doesn't matter where the Proteas play their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.
SA v England: Here’s what you need to know about the Champions Trophy ‘quarter-final’
England may have been knocked out, but the Proteas will have their hands full against them in the ICC Champions Trophy on Saturday.
Champions Trophy permutations: Only a choke can prevent Proteas from making semi-finals
As the Champions Trophy heats up, the Proteas' chances of advancing to the semi-finals look rosy.
Why a rained out Champions Trophy match wasn’t the worst thing for the Proteas
Though the Proteas may have fancied their chances against Australia in their Champions Trophy match, the shared point was certainly a better result than a loss.