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Du Plessis admitted they were outplayed in all facets of the game by England. (Photo: AFP)

'We need to move on quickly from England loss': Faf du Plessis

South Africa were thrashed by 104 runs by favourites England in the opening match of the ICC World Cup, which began at The Oval on Thursday.

31 May 2019 10:55 AM

'Chokers' is a tag South Africa have been used to at World Cups as they are also chasing their first trophy. (Photo: File)

'As underdogs, pressure will be less on us': Du Plessis ahead of World Cup opener

Du Plessis will lead his side out at The Oval against the world's top-ranked team, which is also chasing its maiden World Cup trophy.

29 May 2019 6:37 PM

The Proteas got off to a quickfire start as the openers Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla scored 47 runs in the opening 6.2 overs. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa defeats Sri Lanka by 87 runs in World Cup 2019 warm-ups

Faf Du Plessis' knock of 88 runs propelled South Africa to 338 runs in the allotted fifty overs for the loss of seven wickets.

25 May 2019 10:28 AM

Ever since losing on an abnormal rain rule in the semi-finals of their first World Cup in 1992, the South African players have apparently been cursed in knock-out stages. (Photo: AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: South Africa squad and player analysis

The last time the Proteas had managed to win any big tournament was way back in 1998.

24 May 2019 5:44 PM

Du Plessis highlighted that the team needs to overcome its fear of failure to succeed in the World Cup. (Photo: AP/PTI)

‘Wanted to do superman things in previous World Cups’: Faf Du Plessis

South Africa has built a reputation for themselves of 'chokers' after losing big matches. The team has never gone past semi-finals.

19 May 2019 12:47 PM

Du Plessis feels that his team require few balls to settle down and hit the ball from the middle of the bat as they have not been playing on the flat wicket all the time. (Photo: AP)

IPL 2019: 'Opening for CSK helped to grow my game', says Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis and Watson's half-century in the Qualifier 2 helped their side vanquish the DC by six wickets and secure their spot in the final.

11 May 2019 5:46 PM

Watson, whose lack of runs was a concern before Qualifier 2, admitted that he was nervous in the beginning. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Watson thanked me for scoring quickly at the beginning', says Du Plessis

Chasing a modest target of 148, Du Plessis and Watson stitched 81 runs in 10.2 overs.

11 May 2019 2:29 PM

Along with skipper Faf du Plessis, de Kock piled misery on the Sri Lankans hitting them for regular boundaries and dispatching their loose balls. (Photo: AP)

De Kock's ton seals the ODI series 3-0 versus Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will look to salvage some pride by displaying good show in the final two ODI's.

11 Mar 2019 2:50 PM

Faf du Plessis celebrates Chennai Super Kings’ thrilling win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo: BCCI)

‘Faf’ulous win for Super Kings

From jaws of defeat, du Plessis sends CSK into final.

23 May 2018 1:33 AM

Virat Kohli scales another peak

Kohli thus moved ahead of Brian Lara in the all-timers’ list, having also overtaken him in the all-timers’ Test list last month.

21 Feb 2018 8:27 AM

Members of Team India celebrate a South African wicket in the fifth ODI on Tuesday. India won by 73 runs to clinch the series. (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli and company blaze a trail

South African stand-in captain Aiden Markram said his depleted team was outplayed by India in the series.

15 Feb 2018 7:21 AM

Ind vs SA: Momentum with India

It was important to win first match, says Virat Kohli.

03 Feb 2018 12:26 AM

Faf du Plessis celebrates his century. (Photo: BCCI)

Faf ton powers Proteas to 269

Hosts set India a stiff target in first one-dayer.

02 Feb 2018 1:24 AM

Expect India to challenge us: Faf du Plessis

I feel like this Indian cricket team has got the names on paper to challenge that and get some victories in South Africa.

01 Feb 2018 1:07 AM

Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates the wicket of Aiden Markram.(Photo: BCCI)

SA vs Ind 3rd Test, Day 1: Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes just before stumps with a wicket

Score: South Africa 6-1 after 6 overs ( Dean Elgar 4*, Kagiso Rabada 0*; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1-3), trail India by 181 runs.

24 Jan 2018 3:00 PM

SA vs IND, 1st Test: India post 28-3 at stumps on Day 1

Score after 11 overs, IND 28-3: Pujara 5*, Rohit 0* Morne Morkel 2-2-0-1. Trail by 258 runs.

05 Jan 2018 1:45 PM

We have scores to settle: Faf du Plessis

He talked about the 3-0 loss in 2015 away to India, highlighting that the Proteas are keen to even the score.

05 Jan 2018 2:36 AM

Dean Elgar plays a shot en route to his knock of 80. (Photo: AP)

South Africa sets England mammoth 474 to win 2nd test

Only once, New Zealand in 1973, has a team made over 400 in the final innings at Nottingham.

17 Jul 2017 5:26 AM

Du Plessis said that Duminy is a crucial part of their current senior team and that he is well aware of the fact that he needs to score runs to keep his place in the national side. (Photo:AP)

JP Duminy's test spot under threat in South Africa side, admits Faf du Plessis

Duminy has failed to cross 40 runs in his last eight innings as the middle-order batsman's dip in form continues..

11 Jul 2017 12:59 PM

Kagiso Rabada took three wickets. (Photo: AP)

Dean Elgar holds firm after Hashim Amla blow

But the Proteas lost star batsman Hashim Amla for 29 and at tea were 96/2 in reply to England’s first innings 458 — a deficit of 362 runs.

08 Jul 2017 5:51 AM

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