Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Du Plessis in doubt ahead of crucial clash

South Africa are uncertain over the fitness of their captain, Faf du Plessis, ahead of their match against New Zealand in Chittagong

23-Mar-2014•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

SA's running disasters and Chandimal's precision change

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the match between Sri Lanka and South Africa

22-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonga and Andrew Fidel Fernando

Tight bowling disrupts South Africa

After Kusal Perera set them up with a rapid half-century, Sri Lanka exhibited excellent skills at the death to ensure South Africa fell short

22-Mar-2014•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Can young South Africa lay jinx to rest?

A team in transition should not be weighed down by the hurt of major tournaments past. However, what this young side needs is a change in mindset

21-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Three hours, countless emotions: the tale of an extraordinary day

Three captains went through a whole host emotions as the first phase of the World T20 came to a dramatic conclusion. In the end, William Porterfield was distraught, Brendan Taylor phlegmatic and Peter Borren ecstatic

21-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Fortunes turn around for fearless Netherlands

Faced with an improbable target, Netherlands went after everything, and it all came together in spectacular fashion. Now, their captain Peter Borren says they can repeat the feat against their Super 10 opponents

21-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Battle of the perennial bridesmaids

It's been a long time since either Sri Lanka or South Africa won a global tournament, something they will look to change in Bangladesh

21-Mar-2014•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

South Africa must fill the gaps

South Africa's captain and strike bowler have dodgy hamstrings, which is hardly ideal preparation for the opening match of the World T20 and it will test their bench strength

20-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Zimbabwe eye unlikely progress

Zimbabwe can still progress to the main draw of the World T20, but they must beat UAE convincingly and hope that Ireland succumb to a big defeat against Netherlands

20-Mar-2014•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Sibanda shreds Zimbabwe nerves

Zimbabwe thought they'd sealed the deal. The scores were tied and there were three deliveries remaining. Surely it could not go wrong from there? Vusi Sibanda ensured it didn't. Eventually.

19-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Zimbabwe prevail in last-ball finish

Zimbabwe kept themselves in contention for the World T20 main draw with a five-wicket win over Netherlands.

19-Mar-2014•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Steyn and du Plessis doubts for SA

South Africa's T20 captain Faf du Plessis and pace spearhead Dale Steyn are in doubt for the team's opening World T20 match against Sri Lanka on Saturday

19-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

All or nothing for plucky Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's last-gasp defeat to Ireland means that Zimbabwe have to win both their remaining games and hope for other results to go their way if they are to make it to the World T20 main draw

18-Mar-2014•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Brendan Taylor asks batsmen to 'toughen up'

Brendan Taylor was concerned with his team's performance from the half-time break when he declared their total, "20 runs short"

17-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Ireland hold on for last-gasp win

Ireland prevailed over Zimbabwe in a tense win on St Patrick's Day, after a middle-order stutter left them needing two off the last two balls

17-Mar-2014•The Report by Firdose Moonda

No secret to ending choke jokes for SA

After 22 years, six World Cups, four World T20s and an uncountable number of jokes about the choke, South Africa have stopped searching for an elixir

17-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Zimbabwe must prove they belong in top tier

Even though no Full Member's status is at risk and Zimbabwe will not lose anything besides a few games of cricket if they do not participate beyond the first-round, they have a reputation to protect

16-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa enjoy the benefits of mature du Plessis

Faf du Plessis was the natural choice to take over South Africa's T20 side, and he did not disappoint, quickly moulding them into a winning unit in subcontinent conditions. They'll be hoping for more of the same in Bangladesh

16-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Low-key South Africa hope for change in fortunes

South Africa go into the World T20 without the massive expectations that usually follow them into a major event, and this might just work to their advantage

16-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Starc's chin music and AB's apology

ESPNcricinfo picks out the plays of the day in the third T20 between South Africa and Australia in Centurion

14-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

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