Captain Shan Masood scored a battling 145 as Pakistan continue to defy hosts South Africa at tea on the fourth day of the second and final test as they reached 398 for five following on at Newlands, but still trail by 23 runs on Monday.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in Friday’s second and final test against Pakistan at a blustery Newlands as the home side seek to claim the series 2-0. "It’s hot and we expect the wicket to break up,

Captain Temba Bavuma highlights a special momentum in South Africa's test team after their seventh successive win against Pakistan. Despite suggestions of an easy run, Bavuma asserts the team has untapped potential as they prepare for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.

CAPE TOWN - South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a sun-bathed Newlands on Monday, wrapping up the series 2-0 inside four days of the second and final test.

Ryan Rickelton hit one of the highest Test scores for South Africa in early January 2025. His 259 at Newlands in Cape Town against Pakistan was impressive. Here, we recall South Africa’s highest individual scores in Test cricket.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola looked aghast at numerous points of his struggling team's 1-1 Boxing Day draw with Everton on Thursday, burying his face in his hands several times while watching their miserable run of poor results continue.