Matthew Breetzke: Why South Africa’s world-record breaker fears his ‘special start’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Matthew Breetzke: Why South Africa’s world-record breaker fears his ‘special start’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Matthew Breetzke (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: South African batter Matthew Breetzke, currently riding on red-hot form, admits he is slightly worried that the position of success he finds himself in might only head downhill from here. In the second ODI against England, Breetzke extended his dream run by becoming the first player to register…

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World record! South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke creates history, becomes first-ever batter to …. | Cricket News – The Times of India

World record! South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke creates history, becomes first-ever batter to …. | Cricket News – The Times of India

Matthew Breetzke (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Matthew Breetzke has announced his arrival on the international stage in sensational fashion, etching his name into the record books. The 26-year-old South African opener has become the first player in men’s ODI history to score fifty-plus runs in each of his first five innings, going past former India…

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WTC Final: ‘They will leave India after losing’ — Former cricketer doubts Australia, South Africa’s chances in new cycle | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: ‘They will leave India after losing’ — Former cricketer doubts Australia, South Africa’s chances in new cycle | Cricket News – Times of India

Team Australia (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that Australia and South Africa — the two finalists of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle — may struggle to reach the summit clash of the next cycle in 2027.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on his YouTube…

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Wiaan Mulder vs Brian Lara debate: Ex-England captain apologises to South Africa’s stand-in captain – ‘Fair play to him’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Wiaan Mulder vs Brian Lara debate: Ex-England captain apologises to South Africa’s stand-in captain – ‘Fair play to him’ | Cricket News – Times of India

FILE – South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder trains before the start of play on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in London, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Former England captain Alastair Cook was one of the many who criticised Wiaan Mulder’s promotion to…

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WTC Champions: South Africa’s road to glory under Temba Bavuma – A statistical breakdown | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Champions: South Africa’s road to glory under Temba Bavuma – A statistical breakdown | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner’s trophy and celebrates with teammates. (AP Photo) South Africa’s triumph in the 2023–25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) marks a historic high point in their cricketing journey. With a five-wicket win over Australia at Lord’s, they not only clinched their maiden WTC title but also ended a…

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WTC Final: Aiden Markram’s Lord’s epic ends South Africa’s ICC title drought – Who said what after the win | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: Aiden Markram’s Lord’s epic ends South Africa’s ICC title drought – Who said what after the win | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram (Pic courtesy – CSA) South Africa finally laid their ICC ghosts to rest as Aiden Markram produced a majestic 136 to script a five-wicket win over Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday, sealing the Proteas’ first major global title in…

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WTC Final: Kagiso Rabada enters South Africa’s top five Test wicket-takers, surpasses Jacques Kallis | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: Kagiso Rabada enters South Africa’s top five Test wicket-takers, surpasses Jacques Kallis | Cricket News – Times of India

Kagiso Rabada of South Africa. (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images/Getty Images) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has surpassed Jacques Kallis to become South Africa’s fifth-highest wicket-taker across all formats during the World Test Championship 2025 Final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Thursday.Rabada delivered an outstanding performance in the championship final,…

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WTC Final: Matthew Hayden criticises South Africa’s approach, says they need to show more intent on Day 2 against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

WTC Final: Matthew Hayden criticises South Africa’s approach, says they need to show more intent on Day 2 against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma, and David Bedingham (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden commented on day one of the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s between Australia and South Africa, emphasizing that the Proteas need to show more batting intent on day two. Australia finished at 212 all out while South…

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South Africa’s Road to WTC Final: Proteas eye long-awaited ICC glory | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa’s Road to WTC Final: Proteas eye long-awaited ICC glory | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Australia akipper Pat Cummins (Pic credit: CSA) South Africa’s red-ball resurgence reaches its most significant chapter yet as they gear up to face defending champions Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s from June 11. Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas are determined to end a…

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