Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs drafted into South Africa T20 World Cup squad

January 23, 2026 6:44 PM

Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs drafted into South Africa T20 World Cup squad

South Africa have been forced into two changes to their batting stocks for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after injured duo Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira withdrew, while David Miller will also face a fitness test. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been called up as replacements for De Zorzi (hamstring) and Ferreira (clavicle fracture), after their original omission from the squad had raised plenty of eyebrows when it was announced. Miller has an adductor muscle inj...

1st ODI: Rickelton, Williams shine as all-round South Africa beat Ireland by 139 runs

October 3, 2024 10:11 AM

1st ODI: Rickelton, Williams shine as all-round South Africa beat Ireland by 139 runs

South Africa secured a dominant 139-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI in Abu Dhabi, thanks to a blistering half-century from Ryan Rickelton and impressive bowling from Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin, and Lungi Ngidi. After opting to bat, South Africa's innings was anchored by wicketkeeper-batter Rickelton, who scored 91 off 102 deliveries, hitting seven fours and three sixes. His opening partner, Tony de Zorzi, struggled to make an impact, managing just 12 runs before falling to Mark Ad...