• SA CRICKET

    SA CRICKET
    Lions begin title defence with victory

    Lions begin title defence with victory

    The Highveld Lions sealed a thrilling 79-run victory over the Dolphins in Johannesburg on Sunday, to start their title defence on a successful note.

    England dominate on day one

    England dominate on day one

    Steven Finn and Alex Hales put on timely displays as England ripped through South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.

    Steven Finn

    England get off to good start

    England took key early wickets to leave South Africa A on 66-3 at lunch, as the visitors finalise their preparations ahead of the first Test against the Proteas.

    Steyn on track to face England

    Steyn on track to face England

    The South African batsmen might be struggling in the Sunfoil Series, but at least it looks like Dale Steyn will be fit for the Boxing Day Test.

    Taylor comes out to bat for Hales

    Taylor comes out to bat for Hales

    James Taylor has backed teammate Alex Hales to bounce back in England’s final warm-up game against South Africa A in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.

    Dala impresses with five-for

    Dala impresses with five-for

    The most impressive player to come out of the warm-up game between England and an SA Invitational XI was fast bowler Junior Dala.

    Death bowling master

    Death bowling master

    Charl Langeveldt took a hat-trick against the West Indies in an ODI in 2005 to clinch the series for South Africa.

    Dala throws the first punch

    Dala throws the first punch

    England’s batting woes at the top of the order have been brutally exposed in their warm-up game against a SA Invitational XI in Potchefstroom.