Hawken, Fortuin ensure Lions beat Titans
Eldred Hawken and Bjorn Fortuin claimed two final-day wickets each as the log-leading Lions wrapped up a 4-Day Domestic Series derby victory against the Titans in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Knights force draw with Cobras
Fighting half-centuries by Raynard van Tonder, Andries Gous and Obus Pienaar helped the Knights deny the Cape Cobras a first win of the season with a stubborn final day showing to secure a draw from their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Paarl on Sunday.
Smuts 10-for sinks Dolphins
A maiden career 10-wicket haul by Jon-Jon Smuts played a key role as the Warriors completed a big innings and 29-run win over the Dolphins on the final day of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Durban on Sunday.
Kallis: Proteas will be up for the fight
Proteas batting consultant Jacques Kallis believes the team that will take on England in the first Test will be more than ready for the occasion and full of determination.
Harris helping Maharaj with confidence
New head coach Mark Boucher praised former Test spinner Paul Harris’ mentoring of fellow left-armer Keshav Maharaj, as the Proteas prepared for next week’s series opener against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Career-best six-for for Smuts
A career-best six-for by Jon-Jon Smuts ensured the Warriors remained on top of the Dolphins after the third day of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Durban on Saturday.
Potgieter, Pongolo keep Lions on top
A career-best 74 by rookie Delano Potgieter coupled with two wickets by Nono Pongolo helped the table-topping Lions step up their drive towards victory in the Jukskei derby after the third day of action against the Titans in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Makwetu defies Cobras with century
Wandile Makwetu’s maiden century at first-class level was not enough to thwart the Cape Cobras but was enough to give the Knights hope of salvaging something from their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Paarl on Saturday.
Boucher: We want to get dirty work done
New Proteas team director Mark Boucher has highlighted confidence as they key focus department if South Africa were to beat England in the upcoming Test series.
Moore goes big with 228
Eddie Moore recorded the highest individual score of the 4-Day Domestic Series season and his maiden double century before the Warriors’ bowlers drove home their advantage on a dominant day two against the Dolphins in Durban on Friday.
Hawken stars on Lions debut
Eldred Hawken marked his Lions debut with five wickets against his former team, the Titans, to help them dominate the Jukskei derby with a commanding day two showing in Johannesburg on Friday.
Smith, Williams keep Cobras in command
Jason Smith and Lizaad Williams starred for the Cape Cobras as they took charge of their 4-Day Domestic Series clash against the Knights after two days of action in Paarl on Friday.
Hard work pays off for Rassie
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is looking forward to testing himself in the ‘ultimate’ format of cricket after proving himself in domestic cricket.
Faf: Proteas heading in right direction
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says that he has already noticed a positive difference since the announcement of the new management team.
South African footballers or cricketers - who makes more money?
Football and cricket are two of the most popular sports in South Africa. The very best athletes in these different disciplines can go on to make life-changing sums – but they will have to leave the rainbow nation to do so.
