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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...

31 May 2019 10:55 AM IST

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

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

29 May 2019 6:37 PM IST

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...

25 May 2019 10:28 AM IST

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 IST

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...

19 May 2019 12:47 PM IST

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...

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

11 May 2019 5:46 PM IST

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',...

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

11 May 2019 2:29 PM IST

Du Plessis said after seven games, South African batsmen finally managed to put up a decent show with the bat in the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'This win feels bittersweet, came little bit too late',...

Du Plessis top-scored with a 103-ball 96 as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by nine wicket Friday for only their second win...

29 Jun 2019 11:29 AM IST

ICC CWC'19: Can IPL be blamed for Rabada's dismal World Cup...

Despite the AB De Villiers retirement saga, the whole team has failed to satisfy the fans with its performance.

26 Jun 2019 3:24 PM IST

South Africa will now compete against Pakistan on June 23. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Faf du Plessis feels 'youngish' batting line-up is a...

The Proteas have secured only one victory, that too against the bottom-placed team on the points table, Afghanistan.

21 Jun 2019 3:57 PM IST

Williamson played a match-winning knock of 106 runs off 138 balls. (Photo: AFP)

'Why didn't Kane Williamson walk?': Paul Adams questions skipper's...

South African skipper Faf du Plessis, however, downplayed the incident.

20 Jun 2019 1:17 PM IST

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

'Washout better than rain-shortened game': Du Plessis

South Africa were 29 for two in the eighth over when rain stopped play and intermittent showers meant no play was...

11 Jun 2019 12:57 PM IST