Proteas
Simon Harmer becomes fourth South African to reach 1,000 first-class wickets
Proteas spinner Simon Harmer achieved a historic milestone by claiming his 1,000th first-class wicket during South Africa's second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The 36-year-old off-spinner dismissed Pakistan's Noman Ali to join an elite club of only three previous South Africans. His accomplishment highlights the challenges of sustaining a red-ball career in the modern era dominated by white-ball formats.
South Africa beats England to reach first women's cricket world cup final
South Africa's Proteas women's cricket team secured a historic 125-run victory over England in the World Cup semi-final. Captain Laura Wolvaardt scored an unbeaten 169, while Marizanne Kapp took five wickets for 20 runs. The win propels South Africa to their maiden final against the winner of India versus Australia.