Dolphins trying to find 'B-plus' game for semi against the Warriors

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The Dolphins will take on the Warriors in the second One-Day Cup semi-finals at Kingsmead

Proteas a boost for One-Day Cup contenders

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National players not headed for the IPL will all join the Titans, Dolphins, Warriors and Cobras, to make for a high-quality play-off finale

Proteas will leave Port Elizabeth with more questions than answers . . .

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It was a fourth consecutive victory in Port Elizabeth but It?s elsewhere that SA still have questions

Amla's World Cup hangs in balance

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It's family first for the Proteas' veteran batsman whose father is critically ill

Aiden Markram has questions to answer

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Aiden Markram is an international player, in every sense of the word, writes IOL Sport's Lungani Zama

Proteas look for a final polish

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Faf du Plessis feels that his side is 99% of the way to where they want to be, ahead of the Cricket World Cup

Pray it ain't so with Cricket SA

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In the current climate, every single move of the powers that be will be under more scrutiny than ever before.

Dolphins look to maintain winning momentum against Cobras in One-Day Cup

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The 50-over tournament is pregnant with explosive possibilities, and the Dolphins maintain that it is their favourite format.

Proteas are high on motivation

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Port Elizabeth is no formality. There was no massacre at Kingsmead, and the rankings are the last thing on SA minds right now

No thoughts of revenge for the Proteas in Port Elizabeth

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South Africa have to lift their performances with bat and ball, while their fielding could also do with some polishing

A big week awaits Proteas cricket in Port Elizabeth

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A young, inexperienced Sri Lanka upset more than just the odds when they stole a one-wicket triumph in Durban over the weekend

Poor crowds and pitch issues counting against Kingsmead

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A former fortress for the national cricket team, Kingsmead has become more of a hoodoo ground

The Steyn-remover puts paid to all doubts

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Proteas quickie Dale Steyn is back to his best and has put his side on the front foot against Sri Lanka in Durban

SA v Sri Lanka: Top plays from Day 1

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IOL Sport's Lungani Zama looks back at some of his plays of the day from Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka

South Africa slump to 89 for four at lunch

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New Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne had won the toss and sent the hosts in on a pitch which offered bounce and swing

Proteas could unleash a five-bowler attack on Sri Lanka

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South Africa could retain their four fast bowlers in addition to spinner Keshav Maharaj when they take on Sri Lanka in Durban

Patient Maharaj will be ready to spin his web when called upon

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The Durban-based spinner hopes to get his chance to impress as the Proteas face Sri Lanka in two-Test series

Proteas intent on serving Sri Lanka a delicious double-act of Steyn, Rabada

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The duo of Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada remains one of the most intimidating double-acts in the game

A student of the game, Hamza is happy to continue 'stealing with his eyes'

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Zubayr Hamza will make runs for SA for a long time. . . so, if he has to wait a while, he will be fine with that.

Zubayr Hamza is stealing with his eyes

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He was part of the squad for the entire Test series against Pakistan, eventually getting his chance in the final Test

Proteas focused on Sri Lanka

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Kingsmead hasn't been a happy hunting ground for SA, but they aim to change that when they take on Sri Lanka in the first Test

Proteas stick with big guns for Sri Lanka Tests, but Hamza, Mulder in the mix

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Sri Lanka have even stolen a win in Durban, but their personnel nowadays will do well to take both Tests to four days.

Vaughn hits the ground running

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Helped by Vaughn van Jaarsveld, hosts the Dolphins made a solid start on day one against title-chasing Cape Cobras

Andile: It was my best performance for the Proteas

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I was very happy to get a chance to get the team out of a situation like that, and take them home, said Player of the Match Andile Phehlukwayo

My best performance for Proteas - Andile Phehlukwayo

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?I put a lot of pressure on myself to contribute?