Date created : 17/03/2019 - 12:47 Cape Town (AFP) South Africa finished their one-day series against Sri Lanka with a clear idea of both the team and the tactics they will use in the upcoming Cricket World Cup.Sri Lanka, after their fourth 5-0 series defeat in less than two years, appeared to be in disarray.South African captain Faf du Plessis said after the fifth match on Saturday night that he was "98 to 99 percent" sure who would go to England.He said the "one or two percent" was to allow for "guys who are really red hot or striking good form".Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga said form in a forthcoming domestic tournament would be important, while he expected experienced players like Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal ? who did not play in South Africa ? to be in contention.Du Plessis indicated that South Africa were pinning their hopes on a potent bowling line-up to win matches, even if meant that the team might have a lengthy tail.South Africa?s fast bowlers, backed by … [Read more...] about South Africa pin World Cup hopes on bowlers
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Sri Lanka bat in final ODI agaisnt South Africa
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat in the fifth and final one-day international against South Africa at Newlands on Saturday. It was the third time that Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga won the toss, but the first occasion on which he chose to bat in a series in which they have lost all four matches. "We want to bat freely and play a full 50-over game,” he said. "The players have a good opportunity to show their character." Sri Lanka made two changes. Angelo Perera and Akila Dananjaya came in for Kamindu Mendis and Kasun Rajitha. South African captain Faf du Plessis said he would have preferred to bat because he wanted some of his less experienced players to make a contribution in a full 50 overs. Specialist batsman David Miller was rested and South Africa picked all-rounders Dwaine Pretorius and Andile Phehlukwayo to bat at numbers six and seven. "There is real responsibility on the all-rounders to score runs," he said. Teams South Africa: Faf du Plessis (capt), … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka bat in final ODI agaisnt South Africa
Floods, tropical storm kill 126 in South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi
At least 126 people were killed in Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa after heavy rains affected nearly 850,000 people across southeast Africa, officials and the U.N. said, prompting calls for emergency aid. At least 66 people have been killed in Mozambique, 56 in Malawi and four in South Africa following torrential rains that have triggered flash floods. Mozambique cabinet spokeswoman Ana Comoana said the "government has decreed a red alert due to the continuing rains and the approach of the tropical cyclone Idai, expected to reach the country between Thursday to Friday." She spoke to reporters late Tuesday after a cabinet meeting in Maputo to discuss the emergency. The floods in Mozambique, one of Africa's poorest countries, have already destroyed 5,756 homes, affecting 15,467 households and 141,325 people. In neighboring Malawi, floods have left over 230,000 people without shelter and affected around 739,000 people, according to the U.N. Chipiliro Khamula, spokesman for Malawi's … [Read more...] about Floods, tropical storm kill 126 in South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi
South Africa oil discovery could be a game-changer
South Africa’s offshore has just yielded a massive natural gas and condensate find that could open a new exploration province for oil majors and change the energy fortunes of the country. France’s major Total said that it had made a significant discovery on the Brulpadda prospects off the southern coast of South Africa. “With this discovery, Total has opened a new world-class gas and oil play and is well positioned to test several follow-on prospects on the same block,” said Kevin McLachlan, Senior Vice President Exploration at Total. According to Total’s chief executive Patrick Pouyanne, the discovery could hold 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent of gas and condensate resources. Also on rt.com Africa is about to become the world’s largest free trade zone The operator of the license, Total, and its partners Qatar Petroleum, CNR International, and South African consortium Main Street, now plan to acquire 3D seismic data this … [Read more...] about South Africa oil discovery could be a game-changer
Wales complete clean sweep with dogged win over South Africa
Wales completed a first clean sweep of autumn Tests and extended their unbeaten run to nine after toppling South Africa 20-11 at the Principality Stadium. First half tries by prop Tomas Francis - his first for Wales - and full-back Liam Williams sent Wales on the way to a fourth successive victory over the Springboks. But it was a tense and tight affair, with South Africa responding to a 14-point deficit inside 16 minutes by hitting back through centre Jesse Kriel's touchdown, plus a penalty apiece from Handre Pollard and Elton Jantjies. Wales, though, ultimately prevailed, claiming a 10th win from 12 starts this year, with fly-half Gareth Anscombe kicking two conversions and his replacement Dan Biggar decisively landing 68th and 72nd-minute penalties. Warren Gatland's team will head into the 2019 Six Nations Championship unbeaten since the midway point of last season's tournament, while he has also enhanced squad strength in depth through the continued emergence of players like Ellis … [Read more...] about Wales complete clean sweep with dogged win over South Africa