Pakistan two down at lunch as series victory beckons
Another brilliant session from the Proteas has left Pakistan in deep trouble at lunch on day 3 of the second Test in Cape Town, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Five great Cobras strikes
The Cape Cobras struck early against the Knights in Bloemfontein on Friday 4 January 2019 to reduce their hosts to 3-3 inside the first 17 deliveries as the top order was blown away by Cobras seamers Dane Paterson and Lizaad Williams, before the Knights recovered to reach 241-8 by the close of play.
Thisara Perera erupts under Mount Maunganui
New Zealand secured a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in another big-scoring match at Mount Maunganui on a busy day of white-ball action around the world, but their victory came in the face of an incredible maiden century by Thisara Perera that gave the visitors a late sniff of victory.
HIGHLIGHTS: Aus vs India (Day 3)
In pristine batting conditions, Australia started brightly despite the early loss of Usman Khawaja. But it was a different story after lunch as the home side lost 3-24 in nine overs, with Kuldeep and Jadeja causing havoc before rain ended play early.
India smell blood as 3-1 beckons in Sydney
Australia battled through a tough third day at the SCG to reach 236-6 in response to India’s mammoth first innings score of 622-7, as a 3-1 series win beckons for India.
WATCH: It's tricky but you can bat on it - Bavuma
Temba Bavuma chats with Robin Peterson, Ramiz Raja and Mark Nicholas as they look back at the day’s play and how the Newlands pitch played throughout the day.
WATCH: KP, Haysman talk batting
Kevin Pietersen and Mike Haysman discuss the mentality and finer nuances it takes to be a masterclass batsman in South African conditions.
WATCH: Morkel chat on SuperSport
Morne Morkel chats to Shaun Pollock and Pommie Mbangwa at Newlands.
WATCH: Bavuma press conference
Temba Bavuma after his 75 on day two of the second Test at Newlands.
WATCH: Arthur press conference
Mickey Arthur says he’s disappointed with the South African pitches.
Arthur: SA wickets aren't good enough
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur slated South African pitches in the post-match press conference after day two of the second Test at Newlands.
Masterful Faf's maiden Newlands Test ton a cracker
Faf du Plessis scored his ninth Test century (his first at Newlands) as the Proteas built a substantial first-innings lead over Pakistan on day two of the second Test in Cape Town, writes SIMON LEWIS.
EXCLUSIVE: Qamar Ahmed ahead of his 450th Test
SACricketmag.com’s Khalid Mohidin chats to veteran Pakistan journalist Qamar Ahmed at Newlands, venue of his 449th Test as a cricket writer, ahead of his 450th at the final Test at the Wanderers between the Proteas and Pakistan.
D'Arcy Short runs out Henriques
Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder D’Arcy Short pulled off an astonishing rolling run-out to dismiss Sydney Sixers’ captain Moises Henriques … this cracking piece of fielding gets the nod for today’s Play of the Day.
HIGHLIGHTS: Knights vs Cobras (Day 1)
Action from day one of the 4-Day Franchise Series match between the Knights and the Cape Cobras at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
