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IPL: Faf du Plessis fires, Tristan Stubbs stumbles for Delhi Capitals
Faf du Plessis shone with a half-century while Tristan Stubbs struggled as Delhi Capitals fell to Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 thriller on Tuesday.
Faf du Plessis leads the charge as Delhi Capitals cruise to victory over Hyderabad
South African veteran Faf du Plessis powered Delhi Capitals to their second consecutive IPL victory with a blistering 50 off just 27 balls, while Australia's Mitchell Starc claimed a career-first T20 five-wicket haul (5-35) to dismantle Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Tristan Stubbs and Faf du Plessis triumph over Aiden Markram and David Miller in IPL showdown
Tristan Stubbs and Faf du Plessis led the Delhi Capitals to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, overshadowing notable performances by Aiden Markram and David Miller in a high-scoring IPL showdown.
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.
It’s do or die time for Proteas in Champions Trophy against New Zealand
The rivalry between the Springboks and the All Blacks may be one of the most highly-anticipated clashes in all of sport, but the battle between the Proteas and the Black Caps may just be as closely contested.
Injury challenges for JSK ahead of SA20 eliminator
Tonight, SuperSport Park hosts the SA20 Eliminator between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings, with both teams facing high stakes and injury challenges.
Faf du Plessis on fire as Joburg Super Kings rule Wanderers in Paarl Royals rout
The key to the Joburg Super Kings’ successful run-chase was wickets in hand as they went through the first Powerplay unscathed in beating Paarl Royals on Thursday night.
‘Forty is the new 30’ for fabulous and fit Faf du Plessis at Joburg Super Kings
While Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis is still ‘extremely hungry’ to continue on the T20 circuit, keeping body and mind in good shape is crucial for his longevity.
Five South African cricketers who can cash in during IPL mega auction in Saudi Arabia
IOL Sport looks at five South African who could start a bidding war during the Indian Premier League’s mega auction.
Proteas and pressure, and why they’re no longer chokers
Whether they win or lose against India in the final in Bridgetown on Saturday, it will not change the fact that the Proteas have already taken those nasty labels and kicked them to the curb.
WATCH: Disappointed Faf du Plessis’ RCB bow out of IPL to Rajasthan Royals
Former Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis and his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) came to the end of their phenomenal run in this year’s Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
Faf du Plessis’ Royal Challengers win five in row to keep IPL playoff hopes alive
Rajat Patidar's attacking fifty and inspired bowling set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fifth straight win to improve their IPL playoff hopes.
Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli help Bengaluru stay in IPL play-off race
Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammer Gujarat Titans by four wickets for their third successive IPL win on Saturday.
WATCH: Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis star in IPL slugfest
As more Indian Premier League batting records were broken in Bengaluru on Monday, South Africans Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis all provided starring roles.
WATCH: How Virat Kohli ‘outsmarted’ Kagiso Rabada in IPL masterclass
Rabada, the leader of the Proteas bowling attack, at first change was tasked with stopping Royal Challenger Bangalore’s Kohli who had already got stuck into the opening pair of Punjab Kings.
Heinrich Klaasen dazzles with blistering knock on opening IPL weekend
Heinrich Klaasen’s knock featured eight sixes and incredibly not a single four. He kept Sunrisers Hyderabad in the hunt in their search of 209 for victory in their IPL clash, as they full just short.
Heinrich Klaasen powers Durban Super Giants into SA20 final
Heinrich Klaasen smashed 74 off just 30 balls to power DSG to 211/6. The Proteas superstar was well supported by Wiaan Mulder, who struck an equally rapid unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls.
Joburg Super Kings blow MI Cape Town away in rain-affected SA20 clash
Joburg Super Kings made the most of their rain-affected, shortened SA20 clash and sealed a convincing win over MI Cape Town at Newlands on Monday.
Faf du Plessis takes leaf out of Mr Cool’s playbook at Joburg Super Kings
Joburg Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis still appreciates his time spent with Chennai Super Kings icon MS Dhoni.
The metrics don’t lie . . . Why Proteas Class of 2023 is the best SA World Cup team ever
In relation to South Africa’s 2019 Cricket World Cup campaign, Temba Bavuma’s team were far more successful than what was considered the best Proteas World Cup team – the 2015 World Cup squad.
EXCLUSIVE: Why Graeme Smith backs Proteas to break World Cup semi-final hoodoo
Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith has backed the current side to beat Australia in their Cricket World Cup semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday.
Money talks: Here is what the Springboks earn outside of the national team
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander stated that while World Rugby does not provide cash prizes for tournament victories, players would get win bonuses.
Proteas batter Aiden Markam ‘would not be surprised if his scoring record is broken’ at Cricket World Cup
Proteas’ Aiden Markram feels the way batter are playing now, his scoring record could be broken at the Cricket World Cup.
If it's in the arc it's out the park, if it's in the V it's in the tree - David Miller ahead of Cricket World Cup
It’s Miller time. Proteas star left-handed batsman David Miller will be aiming for nothing less than Cricket World Cup glory with the tournament starting next month in India.
World licking its lips for mouth-watering clash
The rugby world is licking its lips in anticipation of tonight’s mouth-watering World Cup clash between the Springboks and Ireland, the two best teams on Earth, according to the World Rugby rankings.