South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised his team's performance after the Proteas defeated Canada by 57 runs in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.
Uncapped Indian talent stole the spotlight at the IPL 2026 Player Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with Delhi Capitals securing multiple promising domestic players, headlined by the signing of Auqib Nabi Dar.
Following his side's loss to India in the first T20I, South African skipper Aiden Markram pointed out that the pitch had a "steep tennis-ball bounce" and it was unfortunate that the Proteas delivered a poor outing with the bat.
Indian skipper KL Rahul then took the reins, scoring an unbeaten 66 off 43 balls, helping India reach 358/5 in 50 overs. However, India struggled to accelerate in the final nine overs, adding only 69 runs.
Ngidi's call-up indicates that Kagiso Rabada, who missed the team's memorable win in Kolkata due to a rib injury, is still uncertain for the next match.
Key pacer Lungi Ngidi hurt his hamstring at a training session prior to the Proteas' T20I series against England. At the same time, experienced spinner Keshav Maharaj injured his groin during the warm-up for the opening match of that series.
South Africa's top talent and a host of international stars headline the SA20 Season 4 Player Auction list announced today. Over 500 players will go under the gavel in Johannesburg on September 9, as the six franchises finalise their 19-player squads ahead of season 4 starting on December 26
Ngidi's majestic 5/42 while defending 278 against the Aussies helped his side skittle out the 50-over World Champions for just 193 runs as they secured the three-match series with a game left. Ngidi's five-wicket haul in the second ODI against Australia earned him the Player of the Match awa