
Fortune favours brave SA
South Africa need 172 runs to win following a solid display by Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla in the first session on day four at the Wanderers.
South Africa need 172 runs to win following a solid display by Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla in the first session on day four at the Wanderers.
Kagiso Rabada’s rising status was enhanced in a sharp bidding war at the IPL auction, when the Delhi Daredevils used their right-to-match card at more than $650,000.
Centuries by South Africa U19s captain Raynard van Tonder (117) and opener Matthew Breetzke (115) set up a convincing victory over New Zealand in the fifth place semi-final of the U19 World Cup.
India must be the favourites to claim nine wickets on an explosive pitch and win the match on day four at the Wanderers.
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Pieter Malan’s unbeaten 94 underpinned the Cape Cobras’ One-Day Cup win over the Warriors in Port Elizabeth, ensuring a home semi-final next Wednesday.
A century by Dane Vilas helped the Dolphins to a four-wicket win over the log-leading Titans in their rain-shortened One-Day Cup match in Centurion.
The third Test between South Africa and India at the Wanderers will resume at 10:00 on Saturday as scheduled.
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson says his team will play on in the third Test if the match referee decides it’s safe to do so.
Proteas manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee insists the ball that hit Dean Elgar on the grill of his helmet, and ended play on day three, was not a short delivery.
South Africa were 17-1 in pursuit of 241 when play was suspended due to the dangerous pitch conditions at the Wanderers.
Ajinkya Rahane scored 46 not out to boost India’s lead to 192 at tea on day three at the Wanderers.
Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has slammed the Wanderers wicket for the third Test.
Virat Kohli guided India to 100-4 at lunch on day three at the Wanderers.
The Proteas need to be more assertive with the ball during the initial stages of day three at the Wanderers.