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January 28, 2026 10:00 AM

Skipper Aiden Markram leads South Africa to victory over West Indies

South Africa captain Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten 86 to help his side to a nine-wicket win over the West Indies in the first Twenty20 of their three-match series at Boland Park on Tuesday. South Africa chased down the Windies' score of 173-7, securing a comfortable victory with 13 balls to spare as both sides prepare for next month’s T20 World Cup. Markram’s runs came off 47 balls and he was ably supported by Ryan Rickelton, who made 40 for an unbeaten second-wicket partnership of 93. ...

December 4, 2025 10:18 AM

IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Markram’s masterclass powers South Africa to record chase, series level at 1-1

Aiden Markram scored a superb century, supported by brisk fifties from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis, as South Africa chased down 359 to beat India by four wickets in the second ODI at Raipur on Wednesday, leveling the three-match series 1-1. After centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with KL Rahul’s unbeaten fifty, pushed India to 358/5 in 50 overs, Markram anchored South Africa’s pursuit with a sublime 110 off 98 balls. Breetzke’s fluent 68 and Brevis’ lively 54 ...

October 7, 2025 3:14 PM

South Africa begin WTC title defence with target on their back

South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side can expect to have a target on their back when they begin a new cycle of the World Test Championship as defending champions. South Africa play a two-test series in Pakistan, starting on Sunday, and two games in India in November as they bid to retain the trophy they won in June by beat Australia by five wickets at Lord's. The World Test Championship is decided at the end of a two-year cycle, with the top two teams competing in a one-off five-day...

September 11, 2025 10:34 AM

South Africa beat England in rain-hit T20I via DLS

South Africa held their nerve in a rain-affected contest at Cardiff, edging past England by 14 runs in the opening T20I on Thursday under the DLS method. Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a brisk 28 off 14 balls, while Dewald Brevis and Donovan Ferreira provided the late flourish. South Africa reached 97 for 5 in 7.5 overs before rain stopped play, with Ferreira unbeaten on 25. Luke Wood was England’s most successful bowler, finishing with 2 for 22. When play resumed after a 50-m...