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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

The video was purposely released before the World Cup as both England and South Africa face each other in the first fixture of the tournament on May 30, 2019. (Photo: StarSportsIndia/Twitter)

Star Sports releases 2nd WC campaign video, mocks SA, ENG for not...

Initially, Star Sports released the first video of the campaign mocking the Pakistanis for not being able to defeat...

23 May 2019 3:32 PM IST

Amla will try to make the most of this World Cup as it will likely be his last chance of lifting the coveted trophy. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Hashim Amla is hungrier than ever before to score more runs

The 36-year-old has already played twice in the World Cup (2011, 2015) and this will be his third appearance in the...

23 May 2019 9:53 AM IST

South Africas Imran Tahir celebrates getting out Sri Lankas Chamara Kapugedera leg before wicket during the ICC Champions Trophy, Group B cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at The Oval, London. (Photo: AP)

'Only way South Africa can shed chokers' tag is by winning World Cup':...

The 61-year-old, who also played for Australia, said South Africa will dearly miss AB de Villiers in the World Cup.

20 May 2019 6:32 PM IST

Veteran speedster Steyn, young pacer Kagiso Rabada and leg-spinner Tahir hold the key to their ambitions. (Photo: AFP)

Proteas bank on their bowlers to remove 'chokers' tag

South Africa are yet to reach the summit clash of the World Cup, having been knocked out at the semifinal stage four...

20 May 2019 4:22 PM IST

Ngidi feels England would be carrying the pressure for being the hosts when the two teams meet in the curtain-raiser on May 30 at The Oval. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'It would be a dream come true for me to win the World for South...

India had defeated South Africa without its key players with Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock all...

20 May 2019 10:38 AM 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

Perennial underachievers South Africa lock horns with tournament favourite England on May 30. (Photo: AP)

'Steyn, Rabada on track to play in team's World Cup opener', says SA...

Both Steyn and Rabada's IPL campaigns were cut short by injuries, but the latter had picked 25 wickets by then for Delhi...

15 May 2019 1:25 PM IST

Gibson, however, said they would not speak publicly about past failures that have led to the side being labelled chokers.

'Weather conditions will play huge part in outcome of World Cup':...

Gibson is not the only member of the South African coaching set-up that has vast experience of cricket in England.

15 May 2019 12:51 PM IST

South Africas preparations going into the World Cup was further affected by injuries to Dale Steyn and Lungi Nigidi. (Photo: PTI)

Kagiso Rabada set to be fit ahead of World Cup 2019

Concerns over Rabada's fitness for the World Cup surfaced after the South Africa board asked the fast bowler to return...

14 May 2019 12:55 PM IST

While there was no clarity on when Steyn and Ngidi would get fit, both are expected to travel with the squad to England. (Photo: AFP/ DC)

Rabada to be fit for WC opener vs India; Steyn, Nigidi remains...

Rabada, became IPL's highest wicket-taker with 25 scalps for Delhi Capitals before Cricket South Africa pulled him out.

12 May 2019 6:17 PM IST