Tag: South Africa

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I keep things simple while batting: De Villiers

Gung-ho after winning the Man of the Match award against the UAE in the World Cup, South Africa skipper AB de Villiers yesterday said he tries to keep things simple out there in the middle

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
De Villiers, Behardien take South Africa to 341/6

Wellington: Skipper A.B. de Villiers (82-ball 99) and Farhaan Behardien (64 not out in 31 balls) powered South Africa to 341/6 in 50 overs against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a World Cup Pool A game at the Westpac Stadium here on Thursday. Continuing his rich form, de Villiers flayed the UAE bowlers and […]

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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South African pacer Steyn down with flu

South African cricket team's pace spearhead Dale Steyn is down with flu that has forced him to miss his team's multiple training sessions

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
Proud of my comeback today: Steyn

South African pacer Dale Steyn who carried the attack back to the Indian camp with a sensational six-wicket haul said that he wasn't at all disappointed while not getting any wickets for more than 69 overs as he was bowling well

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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De Villiers powers Proteas to win over Windies

An unbelievable, unbeaten 162 from just 66 deliveries by captain AB de Villiers powered South Africa to a 257-run win, now the joint biggest victory in World Cups, against the West Indies in a Pool B contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here today

  • Monday, 21 June 2021
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Young Odia mountaineers conquer mount Kilimanjaro in South Africa

Bhubaneswar: Braving all odds, two Odia mountaineers- Kush Alarba and Lipika Seth- have achieved a unique feat by scaling Mount Kilimanjaro in South Africa last month. Kush, a tribal youth from Alarputa village under Nandapur block of Koraput district proved that nothing is impossible if there is strong determination. Despite his financial constraints, Kush managed […]

  • Tuesday, 04 May 2021
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51 people killed in South Africa floods

Johannesburg: At least 51 people have died after heavy rains battered South Africa, authorities said on Wednesday. The flooding began on Monday after heavy rain caused mudslides in several towns in Durban, the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, government spokesman Lennox Mabaso told CNN. “The areas most affected are Amanzimtoti, Chatsworth, Mariannhill,” said Mabaso, who works […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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Storm death toll increases to 70 in South Africa

Cape Town: With 10 more deaths being reported on Thursday, the toll due to severe storms in South Africa has risen to 70, according to authorities. Heavy storms swept through the KwaZulu-Natal province on Monday and Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing hundreds of people. It was believed to be the biggest natural […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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Tahir becomes 1st spinner to bowl opening over at WC

London: South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir scripted his name in the history books on Thursday as he became the first spinner to bowl the first ball of a World Cup. After electing to bowl against England in the opening match at The Oval, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis surprised everyone by bringing in Tahir […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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World Cup: South Africa bowlers claw back as England finish on 311/8

London: Failure of the England batsmen to convert starts saw them post 311/8 against South Africa in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup at the Kennington Oval on Thursday. Riding on fifties from Jason Roy (54), Joe Root (51), Eoin Morgan (57) and Ben Stokes (89), the hosts ensured that the failures of […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
England off to impressive start at World Cup 2019

London: Opener Quinton de Kock’s valiant 68 run effort and Rassie van der Dussen’s half-century went in vain as South Africa succumbed at 207 runs in reply to England’s 311 in the tournament opener of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Kennington Oval here on Thursday. It was some disciplined bowling by the […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
Bangladesh stun South Africa by 21 runs

London: After a great show with the bat, Bangladesh bowlers rose to the occasion to inflict a 21-run defeat on South Africa in their World Cup opener at the Kennington Oval here on Sunday. Chasing an imposing target of 331 set by Bangladesh, the Proteas could manage 309/8 in the allotted 50 overs, thus losing […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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Good sleep cuts appetite for sweet, salty food

Johannesburg: A good night’s sleep helps in reducing the desire for sweet and salty foods, intake of sugar and caloric content, says a study. It is known that sleeping less than seven hours is associated with an increased cardio-metabolic risk — heart disease risk and metabolic disorders — but increasing the sleep duration can help reduce […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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Rain forces South Africa, Windies to split points

Southampton: Incessant drizzle forced the World Cup tie between South Africa and West Indies to be called off at the Rose Bowl here on Monday after only few overs could be bowled, as both teams shared the spoils. Andre Russell-less West Indies put the Proteas in to bat after winning the toss with skipper Jason […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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World Cup 2019: Afghanistan crumble to 125 all out against South Africa

Cardiff: Afghanistan only managed 125 runs all out in their 2019 ICC World Cup group stage game against South Africa. With the Proteas winning the toss and electing to field first, Afghanistan were blown away by their pacers and Imran Tahir and it was only a late surge from Rashid Khan that took them to […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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