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UPDATE 1-Cricket-Ingram century propels South Africa to easy win

Thomson ReutersMarch 10, 2013 08:45

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, March 10 (Reuters) - Colin Ingram hit an unbeaten century to propel South Africa to an easy 125-run win in the first one day international on Sunday as Pakistan fell way short in the chase. Ingram scored 105 off 104 balls as a full strength South African side posted 315 for four to set Pakistan a tough target despite improving batting conditions.

Cricket: South Africa face Pakistan seeking ODI improvement

Agence France-PresseMarch 8, 2013 21:30

Since Gary Kirsten took over as South African coach in June 2011 the country's Test team has risen relentlessly to the top of the International Cricket Council rankings. The performances of the one-day side, though, have been patchy at best. A five-match series against Pakistan, starting at Chevrolet Park here Sunday, marks a change of focus for the Proteas, who have slipped to fourth place in the rankings for the 50-over format. Pakistan are sixth on a tightly-bunched table.

UPDATE 3-Cricket-De Villiers and Amla keep S.Africa out of trouble

Thomson ReutersFebruary 22, 2013 13:16

* AB de Villiers on 98 not out * Hashim Amla makes 92 * Pakistan's Rahat takes three wickets (Adds quotes) By Nick Said PRETORIA, Feb 22 (Reuters) - AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla produced knocks in the 90s after South Africa had been in early trouble on the first day of the third test against Pakistan on Friday. De Villiers was on 98 not out and Vernon Philander unbeaten on 45 as South Africa reached 334 for six at the close of play at Centurion.

UPDATE 1-Cricket-Amla misses century as Pakistan fight back

Thomson ReutersFebruary 22, 2013 10:00

By Nick Said PRETORIA, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Hashim Amla was denied a century but helped South Africa to 201 for five at tea on the opening day of the third test against Pakistan at Centurion on Friday. Amla struck 92 off 128 balls before he was out attempting to cut a wide delivery from Rahat Ali and got a faint edge through to wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed. AB de Villers (40) and Robin Peterson (two), fresh from an 84 in the last test in Cape Town, will resume after the interval.

Cricket-Amla half-century propels South Africa against Pakistan

Thomson ReutersFebruary 22, 2013 07:30

By Nick Said PRETORIA, Feb 22 (Reuters) - An attacking half-century from Hashim Amla helped South Africa recover from the early loss of both openers as they reached 104 for two at lunch on the first day of the third test against Pakistan at Centurion on Friday. The elegant Amla (50 not out) combined with Faf du Plessis (29 not out) to improve South Africa's position after they had been 38-2.

Cricket: South Africa lose openers early

Agence France-PresseFebruary 22, 2013 07:15

Pakistan gambled on an inexperienced pace bowling attack and were rewarded when they dismissed both South African opening batsmen early on the first day of the third and final Test at SuperSport Park on Friday. That left South Africa on 104 for two as the sides took their first break of the day.

URGENT ¥¥¥ Cricket; South Africa beat Pakistan to win test series

Agence France-PresseFebruary 17, 2013 12:15

South Africa beat Pakistan by four wickets on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands on Sunday. The win ensured that South Africa won the three-match series. South Africa won the first Test in Johannesburg by 211 runs. Score summraies Scores: Pakistan 338 and 169. South Africa 336 and 182 for six. Series: South Africa lead the three-match series 2-0. str/pi

UPDATE 1-Cricket-South Africa on course for series win

Thomson ReutersFebruary 17, 2013 10:00

(Updates at tea) By Nick Said CAPE TOWN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Brilliant bowling on the fourth day set South Africa on course for victory after they went to tea at 66 for two chasing a target of 182 against Pakistan in the second test at Newlands on Sunday. Hashim Amla (32 not out) and Graeme Smith (29) were positive in their approach on a wicket that is still good for batting, though the latter was out just before the break to give Pakistan hope.

Cricket: Five-wicket Ajmal puts Pakistan on top

Agence France-PresseFebruary 15, 2013 14:15

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took all five wickets as Pakistan finished on top on a controversial second day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday. South Africa were struggling at 139 for five at the close, still 199 runs behind Pakistan's first innings of 338 after Ajmal had finished with five for 41. "Pakistan are ahead of the game," admitted South African assistant coach Russell Domingo. Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore admitted that his side should never have been written off despite being mauled by 211 runs in the first Test in Johannesburg.

Cricket: South Africa comfortable at number one

Agence France-PresseFebruary 5, 2013 09:30

South Africa's cricketers are increasingly comfortable as they look down on the rest of the cricketing world from their number one spot in the Test rankings. A 211-run win in the first Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium was their fourth win in a row -- all achieved within four days -- and it extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches, going back more than a year. Not only are South Africa on top of the Test team rankings, they dominate the individual categories too.