
Luus claims five as Australia win
Sune Luus’ 5-67 was in vain as the Proteas slumped to a 59-run defeat to Australia in the World Cup on Saturday.
Sune Luus’ 5-67 was in vain as the Proteas slumped to a 59-run defeat to Australia in the World Cup on Saturday.
Keshav Maharaj’s 3-21, which helped bundle England out for 205, is Khalid Mohidin’s Play of the Day.
The Proteas will take a 205-run lead into day three after 15 wickets tumbled on day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.
Chris Morris finished with figures of 3-38 as England’s lower order collapsed and were bundled out for 205 in 51.5 overs.
Keshav Maharaj took 2-13 to help pin England back at 184-6 at tea on day two.
Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.
Vernon Philander needs to lead the tail as the Proteas aim for a 350-plus score on day two.
Faf du Plessis’ worth as a Test captain was amplified as South Africa showed character at Trent Bridge, writes GARY LEMKE.
Dane van Niekerk remains optimistic about the Proteas’ chances against Australia in the final World Cup round-robin clash on Saturday.
Quinton de Kock says the Proteas must use day two to build on their strong position of 309-6.
Hashim Amla scored a gutsy 78 and surpassed 8 000 Test runs to earn the Play of the Day.
Vernon Philander’s well-paced half-century boosted the Proteas to 309-6 at stumps on day one at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock steered the Proteas to 179-2 at tea on day one of the Test at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Centuries from Matthew Breetzke and Jiveshan Pillay led SA U19 to an emphatic 115-run win over West Indies in the third Youth ODI on Friday.
The cricket advisory committee has defended its decision to appoint Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid to assist India head coach Ravi Shastri.