Aiming to win their first ever World Cup knockout, the Proteas bowlers removed both openers inside the first five overs against Sri Lanka.
The opening batsman’s 159 off 128 balls led South Africa to their second knock of over 400 in the Cricket World Cup, setting a near impossible target.
The South African captain brought the Protea Fire with a record-breaking 64-ball 150, which is the fastest in One Day International history.
Pat McCabe and Nathan Charles being injured has left the Australian rugby team with few lineup choices.
Bernard Foley kicked a penalty a minute from time to give the Waratahs their maiden Super Rugby title with a 33-32 victory over the Crusaders.
Mike Hussey scored an unbeaten 115 to drive Australia towards a declaration at 450 for five on the second day of the first test against Sri Lanka.
South Africa has dismissed Australia for 163 to take a first innings lead of 62 on the second day of the third and final test.
Australia have been charged with confidence by their performance in the opening Test against the Proteas and are determined to ride the momentum.
Proteas captain Graeme Smith has said he expects his celebrated bowling attack to raise their game in the second Test against Australia.
South Africa battled through an uncomfortable day at the Gabba to reach 166 for five and earn a draw in the first Test against Australia.
After a stellar day with the bat on Sunday, Jacques Kallis declared himself ready to play his part with the ball against Australia.
JP Duminy has taken some of the gloss off South Africa’s brilliant opening day in the first Test against Australia with an injury scare.
Dale Steyn believes there are better bowlers in world cricket, and it’s simply his durability and consistency that have enabled him to rise above.
Algerian 1 500m medal contender Taoufik Makhloufi has been tossed out of the Olympics after not trying to complete his 800m heat.
The Crusaders brought an end to the Stormers perfect record, the only one in Super Rugby this year, with a 31-24 victory on Saturday.
New South Wales Waratahs put their season firmly back on track by coming from behind to beat a tiring Sharks side 34-30.
Ricky Ponting’s one-day career appears to be over after he was dropped from the Australia team because of poor form.
Local-born Greg Chalmers shot a three-under-par 69 to win his second Australian Open by one stroke on Sunday.
Tiger Woods sparkled in Sydney’s morning sunshine to take a one-shot clubhouse lead in the second round of the Australian Open.
Three All Black players make up half the list of nominees for 2011’s rugby world player of the year award, making this contest one of the closest yet.
