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De Villiers happy with NZ outing ahead of World Cup

AB de Villiers said that it was important for South Africa to acclimatise to New Zealand as they will be playing half of their World Cup group fixtures in the country

27-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

Matt Henry eases in on comeback

Matt Henry may have wanted more than just a third of a game to take place, but the 22-year old made the most of the only opportunity he had to take on South Africa

27-Oct-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

De Kock finds form before rain prevails

The third ODI in Hamilton began under overcast skies, and in the 31st over of the game the drizzle had got heavy enough to take the players off. They never came back on

26-Oct-2014•The Report by George Binoy

Morkel upbeat on Australia tour

Morne Morkel believes he has a good chance of making South Africa's World Cup squad and that he's happy with his progress, after suffering a shoulder injury in August that almost ruled him out of the tri-series final in Zimbabwe

26-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

Dominant South Africa look to keep No.1 spot

Having already secured the series, South Africa will be looking to reclaim the No.1 ranking in ODIs with a win in Hamilton

26-Oct-2014•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

De Villiers upbeat about different combinations

AB de Villiers could afford to be jovial after South Africa won the second ODI against New Zealand, especially since his medium pace claimed two wickets

24-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

Peterson lifeline with call up for injured Phangiso

Robin Peterson has been given an international lifeline after being called up as a replacement for Aaron Phangiso for the rest of South Africa's limited-overs trip in New Zealand and Australia.

24-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

Won't 'compromise team dynamic' for Ryder - McCullum

Despite New Zealand's top-order tumbling for the second time in successive matches, Brendon McCullum treaded carefully when asked to consider whether it may be time recall for Jesse Ryder

24-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa take series with Amla century

Hashim Amla's 16th ODI century served as the fulcrum to another resolute South African batting performance that set up a series win over New Zealand

23-Oct-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

De Kock going to be a superstar for us - Amla

Quinton de Kock has had four low scores but his opening partner Hashim Amla said there was no need for concern and that it was a natural part of a youngster growing up

23-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

Southee return bolsters New Zealand

New Zealand's batsmen will have to improve on their performance in the first ODI against South Africa if they are to keep the series alive after Friday

23-Oct-2014•The Preview by George Binoy

Miller and Rossouw tussle for middle-order spot

South Africa's tinkering ahead of the World Cup has become more intricate and one of the tussles has emerged in the middle order where David Miller and Rilee Rossouw may face off for a spot in the final XI

22-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

Williamson to miss entire SA series

Kane Williamson will miss the remaining two ODIs against South Africa to continue rehabilitation on his left wrist, according to New Zealand coach Mike Hesson

22-Oct-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

De Villiers wants more out of his bowlers

South Africa restricted New Zealand to a 1990s standard ODI total, wobbled in their reply but took the all-important lead in a short series, but their captain AB de Villiers is still concerned about their ability to deliver a knockout punch

21-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa killed us softly - McCullum

Brendon McCullum said AB de Villiers and JP Duminy's unbeaten 139-run partnership "killed us softly" in the first ODI in Mount Maunganui

21-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers, Duminy ace clinical chase

AB de Villiers and JP Duminy scored unbeaten half-centuries to overhaul New Zealand's total of 230 with six wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare

20-Oct-2014•The Report by George Binoy

Philander hones his batting and death bowling

Back in the South Africa ODI squad for the New Zealand series, Vernon Philander has been preparing to bowl at the death and also hopes to contribute with the bat down the order

20-Oct-2014•Firdose Moonda

NZ spring-start season against strong SA

New Zealand completed a 4-0 humbling of India in their previous ODI in January but will be confronted with a bigger challenge against the South Africans' pace battery on early-season pitches

20-Oct-2014•The Preview by Abhishek Purohit

Neesham set to open against SA

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said that allrounder James Neesham will open the innings alongside Martin Guptill in the first ODI against South Africa in Mount Maunganui

20-Oct-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Southee declared fit for SA ODIs

Tim Southee has been declared fit for the ODI series against South Africa after missing the warm-up game due to a sore shoulder

19-Oct-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

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