New Zealand raring to go for Champions Trophy semi after 'tough travel'

Skipper Mitchell Santner said New Zealand have endured some "tough travel" but insisted they are raring to go for their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday in Lahore.

New Zealand in confident mood for semi against 'strong' South Africa

New Zealand go into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday buoyed by beating the Proteas at the same venue in a tri-series last month.

Jansen confident South Africa can stick to basics under knock-out pressure

Marco Jansen said South Africa can stay focused and overcome their poor form in knock-out matches after they reached the Champions Trophy semi-finals by beating England on Saturday.

Afghanistan can win an ICC tournament in next decade, says Steyn

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has expressed confidence that Afghanistan could clinch an ICC trophy within the next decade. However, he emphasized the need for the team to incorporate patience into both their individual performances and overall strategy.

South Africa upstage hapless England to reach Champions Trophy semis

South Africa qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy on Saturday with a convincing seven wicket win over a hapless England in a Group B match in Karachi.

Rain washes out Australia-South Africa Champions Trophy match

The Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Tuesday.

'Bullish' Bavuma wary of Australia ahead of Champions Trophy clash

South African captain Temba Bavuma on Monday said his side would not be taking world champions Australia lightly despite a depleted bowling attack.

Carey says Australia excited by rare South Africa challenge

Alex Carey said Australia are excited by the challenge posed by a formidable South Africa when they meet in the Champions Trophy for the first time in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan

Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday.

Afghanistan team can ignore boycott calls, says skipper Shahidi

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Thursday said calls from other nations for a boycott of their matches because of the treatment of women by the ruling Taliban did not effect his team.

Rizwan and Salman smash tons as Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday.

Williamson's century guides NZ into final despite Breetzke's record

Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke's record score on debut.