With five South African-born players in his squad, Netherlands coach Ryan Cook believes they may have the inside track on their rivals. Photo: X
LIVE SCORING | Proteas post massive total against Sri Lanka
Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas begin their Cricket World Cup campaign on Saturday against Sri Lanka.
With five South African-born players in his squad, Netherlands coach Ryan Cook believes they may have the inside track on their rivals. Photo: X
With the Rugby World Cup currently also taking place, and not particularly high expectations following the Proteas, there has not been much of a noticeable buzz about the Cricket World Cup as yet.
However it shouldn’t be forgotten that the cricket showpiece began this week, while the Proteas will open their campaign against Sri Lanka on Saturday in what is a crucial clash before then facing rivals Australia.
Saturday’s clash gets under way from 10.30am (SA time).
Follow the Proteas live scoring below:
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The team has also recently revealed what their kit looks like for the World Cup, and it certainly does have a good look to it.
South Africa’s 2023 World Cup fixtures
- 7 October: v Sri Lanka, Delhi
- 13 October: v Australia, Lucknow
- 17 October: v Netherlands, Dharamsala
- 21 October: v England, Mumbai
- 24 October: v Bangladesh, Mumbai
- 27 October: v Pakistan, Chennai
- 1 November: v New Zealand, Pune
- 5 November: v India, Kolkata
- 10 November: Afghanistan, Ahmedabad
At the World Cup, each team plays the other nine in a round-robin format. The top four qualify for the knockout stage and semi-finals.
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SA SQUAD – ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP INDIA 2023
Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), Gerald Coetzee (Momentum Multiply Titans), Quinton de Kock (Momentum Multiply Titans), Reeza Hendricks (DP World Lions), Marco Jansen (Dafabet Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), David Miller (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Andile Phehlukwayo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (DP World Lions) and Lizaad Williams (Momentum Multiply Titans).
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