Akhtar Soomro

2 months ago | msn.com | Akhtar Soomro

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Mar 6, 2025 | theherald.co.za | Stuart Hess |Akhtar Soomro

There was more anguish for Temba Bavuma and the Proteas in an ICC competition. Though conditions played their part in the outcome, the Proteas will look back at their Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand knowing that once again in a knockout match they contributed to their own demise.

Mar 5, 2025 | theherald.co.za | Stuart Hess |Akhtar Soomro

SA’s dreadful playoff record continued as they slumped to a 50-run defeat in Wednesday’s Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand. The Black Caps head to Dubai and a date with India in Sunday’s final, while the Proteas will take another flight home, with an ICC title eluding them for another year. It was a largely limp batting performance from Temba Bavuma’s men after a fielding display that lacked intent and bowling that was, by comparison with New Zealand’s, untidy.

Mar 3, 2025 | theherald.co.za | Anathi Wulushe |Akhtar Soomro

IN FORM: SA’s Heinrich Klaasen hits the ball through midwicket during the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy Group B match against England at the National Stadium in Karachi at the weekend. The Gaddafi Stadium surface in Lahore, where the Proteas will be playing in their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday, is a batter’s dream.

Mar 2, 2025 | sowetanlive.co.za | Stuart Hess |Akhtar Soomro

Rassie van der Dussen top-scored for the Proteas in their victory over England in Karachi. Having already had their semifinal place in the Champions Trophy confirmed after bowling England out for 179, the Proteas ensured they finished in top spot in group B with a comfortable seven-wicket victory in Karachi on Saturday. The opponents in that semifinal will only be determined on Sunday after New Zealand face India in Dubai.