All about six-wicket hauls in ODI cricket
Taking six wickets or more in an ODI match is no small feat, and is usually (but not always) enough to win the match.
Reeza Hendricks joins select club of ODI centurions on debut
With his hundred in the game against Sri Lanka, the South Africa batsman became one of the few cricketers to make a century in their 1st match of ODI cricket.
The greatest ODI knocks in successful 300+ chases
Even though chasing down totals over 300 has become more common in ODI cricket, it still takes special innings to make it happen.
Rewind to 1992: When the Proteas faced the Lions for the first time
South Africa faced Sri Lanka in an ODI for the first time during the 1992 World Cup in an exciting, low scoring thriller.
A Neil McKenzie Masterclass on batting against spin in Asia
Speaking to the veteran, former South Africa opener and excellent player of spin about the Proteas' spin troubles.
Are away Tests important to teams today?
Teams like South Africa, who have been incredibly competitive away from home in the past, now seem to have accepted their fate on away tours.
Remembering Nelson Mandela's contribution to cricket
Following his birth centenary, here is a look at how Nelson Mandela made a difference to cricket in South Africa.
Dale Steyn: Greatest Of All Time?
A stats analysis of Dale Steyn's Test cricket career with South Africa that showcases his phenomenal achievements.
Sri Lanka should give Mathews a break
The role of Angelo Mathews in the Test cricket side should be reconsidered. Give young talent a chance in his place.
Karunaratne's master-class at Galle
Against a marauding South Africa bowling attack, the left handed opener showed his class and helped Sri Lanka win the game.
Galle: The fortress of Sri Lanka
Galle has been one of the most successful grounds for the Lions in Test cricket.
Best of the Tests: South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Five classic, exciting examples of Test cricket from the history between the Proteas and the Lions.
5 things Sri Lanka need to beat South Africa
Playing the 2 Test series at home against the Proteas, Sri Lanka will still have to do a lot to emerge victorious.
Sri Lanka (Test) : Dinesh Chandimal (captain), Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera (subject to fitness), Danushka Gunathilaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Roshen Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Rangana Herath (subject to fitness), Suranga Lakmal (vice capt), Dilruwan Perera, Akila Dananjaya, Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan, Kasun Rajitha
South Africa (Test) : Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Theunis de Bruyn, Quinton de Kock (wk), Dean Elgar, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Vernon Philander, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Shaun von Berg