David Bedingham

South Africa has announced its 15-player squad, led by Temba Bavuma, for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's. The squad features a pace attack spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, and the returning Lungi Ngidi. The team will assemble in Arundel for a warm-up match against Zimbabwe before heading to London.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma chose to bowl first against India in the Boxing Day Test at SuperSport Park. India handed a Test debut to pacer Prasidh Krishna, while all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was unavailable due to back spasm. Former players Shaun Pollock and Ravi Shastri mentioned in their pitch report that the grassy surface and the potential difficulty of batting as the Test will progress. India XI includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. South Africa XI includes Dean Elgar and Kagiso Rabada.

Only two of the players who were in South Africa's Test win over India on Thursday are in a 14-man squad for two Tests in New Zealand in February. Cricket South Africa on Saturday named a squad which includes seven uncapped players, including a new captain in left-handed opening batsman Neil Brand.

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century, leaving New Zealand with a daunting target of 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton. South Africa's Keegan Petersen and captain Neil Brand contributed to the team's second innings. New Zealand found themselves at 40/1 in their second innings, still needing 227 runs to secure victory.

South Africa unveil a youthful Test team against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, led by Keshav Maharaj, who is close to reaching 200 Test wickets. Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, and Codi Yusuf are set to debut as the Proteas transition with six changes from their WTC Final squad.

India suffered a spectacular collapse, losing six batters for no run as 23 wickets fell on a crazy opening day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday. Earlier, South Africa was bowled out for just 55 in 23.2 overs, sliding to its lowest total since being readmitted to Test cricket in 1991, after Mohammed Siraj claimed a test-best haul of 6-15. South Africa then reached the close of play on 62-3 in its second innings, trailing by 36 runs overall, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 36 and David Bedingham seven not out.

In 2016, David Bedingham displayed immense promise while already making his mark in First-Class cricket. However, his burgeoning journey faced a severe setback with a harrowing car accident that sidelined the South African for a year. Undeterred, Bedingham showcased tremendous resilience, making a determined comeback to establish himself as a stalwart for Western Province. Additionally, he gained valuable experience playing for Durham in English county cricket, amassing over 6000 runs in 89 games. This remarkable journey culminated in an impressive Test debut against India at Centurion last week.

South Africa are set to clash with Australia in the World Test Championship Final at Lord's. Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas, aiming to secure their first ICC title in 25 years. South Africa topped the WTC points table, showcasing strong performances. Key players like Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada are crucial for South Africa.

The Indian team on Saturday received an injury scare after seam bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur suffered a blow on his shoulder at nets while batting. There is the possibility of him missing the second Test in Cape Town beginning on January 3, but the extent of the hit could be ascertained through scanning if required.

Ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, South African players are showering praise on Kagiso Rabada, with many calling him the "best bowler in the world." Kyle Verreynne highlighted Rabada's ability to rise to the occasion on the big stage. David Bedingham emphasized Rabada's past success at Lord's and his leadership role.

South Africa set a new record in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh by hitting 17 sixes, surpassing their previous best of 15. Tony de Zorzi's remarkable 177, along with contributions from Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, and Wiaan Mulder, propelled the team to a formidable 577/6 declared. Bangladesh's Taijul Islam claimed 5 wickets but couldn't stem the Proteas' scoring.

Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in the first Test against Bangladesh, replacing the injured Temba Bavuma. Bavuma is recovering from a tricep muscle strain but will travel with the team. Dewald Brevis earns a maiden Test call-up as cover. Lungi Ngidi replaces the injured Nandre Burger. The second Test begins on October 29.

South Africa Squad vs India: South Africa have rested skipper Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India following a challenging Cricket World Cup performance. Bavuma will lead the team in the two-Test series starting on December 26. Aiden Markram will captain both the Twenty20 and ODI sides against India, potentially taking on a dual role in the future. Bavuma's average of 18.12 across eight World Cup games with a high score of 35 was the reason for his rest.

Teen pacer Kwena Maphaka has been called up to the South Africa squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, starting on Thursday, after George Coetzee was ruled out due to a groin strain. South Africa, who won the first Test in Durban, aim for a spot in the ICC Test World Championship final.

On the second day of the opening Test at Centurion, a stellar unbeaten century by veteran Dean Elgar and a solid fifty on debut by David Bedingham propelled South Africa to secure an 11-run lead with five wickets in hand against India. The day ended prematurely due to bad light. Elgar, aged 36 and set to retire after this series, showcased one of his finest innings, notching an emotional 140 not out. His remarkable performance steered the hosts to 256-5 in response to India's first innings total of 245.

South Africa claimed a decisive 10-wicket win over Pakistan at Newlands, topping the World Test Championship standings. Despite Pakistan's resilient 478-run second innings, South Africa quickly chased the 58-run target. Having already secured their spot in the WTC Final against Australia at Lord’s in June, South Africa continued their unbeaten home streak, marking their seventh consecutive Test win.

Delano Potgieter's five-wicket haul decimated Sunrisers Eastern Cape's chase, leading MI Cape Town to a 97-run victory in SA20's opening match. Potgieter's decisive spell of 5 for 10, including three wickets in one over, proved crucial after Dewald Brevis's quickfire 57 set a challenging target of 175.

Southern Brave won the inaugural Hundred competition on Saturday, comfortably beating Birmingham Phoenix in the men's final at a packed Lord's after Oval Invincibles won the women's crown. Southern Brave scored 168/5 from their 100 balls with a bludgeoning 61 from Paul Stirling in 36 balls, while Ross Whiteley smashed 44 from 19 balls late on. In reply, Chasing an imposing total, Phoenix ended up on 136/5.

South African captain Temba Bavuma returns from injury to lead the team in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The series is crucial for South Africa's hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. All-rounder Marco Jansen and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee also rejoin the squad after recovering from injuries.

Bangladesh struggled in their reply to South Africa's massive 575-6 in Chattogram, losing four wickets early and finishing Day 2 at 38-4 due to poor visibility. South Africa's innings were highlighted by centuries from Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, and Tristan Stubbs. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj led South Africa's bowling attack, putting the hosts in a challenging position.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, aim for a third consecutive SA20 title when the 2025 season gets underway on 9 January. The squad includes first-to-SA20 faces like David Bedingham and Zak Crawley. Key players also feature Richard Gleeson and Roelof van der Merwe. The season kicks off against MI Cape Town, promising intense competition.

A career-best six-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj helped India dismiss South Africa for a lowly 55 before the visitors raced to 111 for 4 at tea on the opening day of the second Test. India lead the Proteas by 56 runs despite losing the top order. The pitch isn't the easiest for batting and the match could end well inside three days if not two.

Tony de Zorzi scored his maiden Test century to help South Africa dominate the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh, ending at 307/2. De Zorzi's century came with a crucial 201-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs, who scored 106. South Africa's strong position sets them up for a possible series-clinching win.

South Africa dominated the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh, ending at 307/2. Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs both scored their maiden Test centuries, with de Zorzi unbeaten on 141 and Stubbs making 106. Despite an early wicket, a record 201-run partnership for the second wicket solidified their position, leaving Bangladesh struggling to find breakthroughs.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape triumphed over Paarl Royals with a 48-run win in the SA20 clash. SEC, opting to bat, posted 148/8, driven by Jordan Hermann's 53, despite a top-order collapse. Paarl's chase crumbled, reaching only 100 due to Craig Overton and Marco Jansen's fierce bowling. This victory boosts SEC ahead of their upcoming Eliminator match.

South Africa on Tuesday announced the debut of Corbin Bosch for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan. Bosch joins the squad amidst several injuries and will bolster an all-pace attack consisting of Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Dane Paterson. Captain Temba Bavuma emphasized Bosch's pace, strength, and recent performance in ODIs.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape recorded their fourth consecutive win, reaching second place on the SA20 table. Key performances included captain Aiden Markram's 43, Marco Jansen's strong bowling, and contributions from Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham. Joburg Super Kings acknowledged the Sunrisers' tight bowling, leading to their 14-run victory and a competitive total of 165-4.

Paceman Marco Jansen's exceptional bowling helped South Africa dismiss Sri Lanka for a record-low 42 in just 13.5 overs at Kingsmead, Durban. Jansen took seven wickets for 13 runs. Despite scoring 191 in their initial innings, South Africa now leads by 281 runs, reaching 132 for three in their second innings. Temba Bavuma top-scored with 70 runs.

In a decisive nine-wicket victory, Joburg Super Kings pacers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Viljoen dominated the Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Sipamla and Viljoen's impressive performances with the ball restricted the Sunrisers to 118, while Devon Conway's stroke-filed unbeaten half-century led Super Kings' successful run-chase.

During the second day of the opening Test at Centurion, South Africa's interim skipper Dean Elgar crafted an emotional century, propelling the hosts to 194-3 at tea in response to India's first-innings total of 245. Stepping up as captain after Temba Bavuma's injury, Elgar's unbeaten 115 led South Africa's charge, narrowing the deficit to 51 runs with seven wickets intact. The 36-year-old, set to retire after this two-match series, showcased uncharacteristically audacious front-foot strokes against India's formidable bowling unit on a seam-friendly track.