The highly-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off with the Rajasthan Royals facing off against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After winning the toss, stand-in skipper Riyan Parag elected to bowl first, giving Sunrisers the opportunity to showcase their formidable batting line-up including Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen. With a potential for a high-scoring match on a good pitch, Sunrisers are expected to put up a massive total and possibly reach the impressive 300-run mark.
As the Champions Trophy heats up in Dubai, Indian bowlers shared their thoughts on the most dangerous batters in the tournament so far. While Ravindra Jadeja tipped Jos Buttler and Glenn Maxwell as formidable match-winners, Md Shami chose New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra for his aggressive approach and shot-making ability. Interestingly, Travis Head was not mentioned despite being a constant thorn in India's side, while Axar Patel picked South African power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen for his high impact in the middle order.
As the SA20 League 2025 gets underway, it will be a clash of the titans as Durban Super Giants take on Pretoria Capitals, with star players Heinrich Klaasen, Kane Williamson, and Liam Livingstone leading the charge for their teams. Klaasen's destructive batting, Williamson's experience and resilience, and Livingstone's raw power and versatility make them the ultimate game-changers in T20 cricket.
In a heated second ODI match between South Africa and Pakistan, prolific batter Heinrich Klaasen has been fined 15% of his match fee and given a demerit point for violating the ICC Code of Conduct. The incident occurred on December 19, causing a stir in the cricket world. This is not the first time Klaasen has faced disciplinary action, adding to his track record.
In a thrilling match at Boland Park in Paarl, Salman Ali Agha's all-round brilliance and Saim Ayub's second century helped Pakistan defeat South Africa by three wickets. After a shaky start, Ayub and Agha's 161-run partnership laid the foundation for Pakistan's victory in the first of three matches. Despite a strong effort from South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen, Pakistan's bowlers ultimately held their opponents to a modest total of 239. In the end, it was Agha's consistent performance and Ayub's impressive century that led Pakistan to a 1-0 series lead.
South Africa suffered a disappointing loss in the second ODI against Pakistan, with the visitors taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The match was marred by South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen's frustration, as he was fined and given a demerit point for kicking the stumps upon his dismissal. Despite his valiant 97-run knock, Klaasen's actions were deemed a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, adding to the Proteas' woes. Pakistan's Babar Azam and captain Mohammad Rizwan set the foundation for a strong total, but it was Kamran Ghulam's explosive 63 off 32 balls that propelled the visitors to a challenging score. The final ODI is set to take place on Sunday in Johannesburg.
Pakistan crushed South Africa by 81 runs to seal the three-match series with one game to spare. Shaheen Afridi was the star of the show, claiming four wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 248 in pursuit of the visitors' total of 329. Despite a valiant 97 by Heinrich Klaasen, South Africa were outplayed by Pakistan's spinners who controlled the middle overs and built up the pressure on the hosts. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's century stand and a quickfire 63 by Ghulam Shabbir laid the foundation for a strong total for Pakistan.
The Pakistan national cricket team, led by captain Mohammad Rizwan, is all set for a three-match T20I series against South Africa. The first match will be played at Kingsmead, Durban, with start time of 09:30 PM IST. Despite a recent loss to Zimbabwe, Pakistan aims to bounce back and secure a 1-0 lead in the series. On the other hand, South Africa will be led by Heinrich Klaasen and boasts a strong squad including players like David Miller and Anrich Nortje. Fans can catch all the action live on Sports 18 channels or through the Jio Cinema app.
The highly anticipated T20I series between South Africa and Pakistan is finally here, with the first match taking place at Kingsmead, Durban. Both teams have announced their playing XIs, with Pakistan currently holding the upper hand in their head-to-head T20I record. However, South Africa will be determined to secure their first series win over Pakistan in two years. Stay tuned for all the action as both teams go head-to-head in this thrilling match.
Don't miss a moment of the action as South Africa takes on Durban in the first T20 cricket match of the series. Stay up-to-date with team news, score updates, and commentary from Al Jazeera English. Get ready for an exciting game between two top teams in the heart of South Africa.