
Elgar's anchoring 89
Dean Elgar hit 89 against New Zealand to keep the Proteas’ second innings together on Saturday.
Dean Elgar hit 89 against New Zealand to keep the Proteas’ second innings together on Saturday.
The Proteas will take a 191-run lead to the fifth and final day against the Black Caps, thanks to Dean Elgar’s 89.
A battling 73 by Dean Elgar has lifted the Proteas to 157-3 against the Black Caps by tea, with a lead of 124 runs.
A rain-interrupted session saw Hashim Amla lose his wicket, before the Proteas crept up to a 66-run lead by lunch on day four.
The Proteas will aim to bat out day four as they go about setting the Black Caps a challenging target.
Dane Paterson’s 4-32 and an explosive 85 from Richard Levi allowed the Cobras to thrash the Lions by six wickets on Friday.
AB de Villiers’ performance in the Proteas’ 3-2 win over New Zealand has pushed him to the summit of the ODI rankings.
It might look like honours even on paper, but the Proteas have the advantage going into day four.
Keshav Maharaj took his first five-for in Tests to help restrict New Zealand to a 33-run lead on Friday.
The Proteas survived a dramatic final session at the University of Otago Oval to finish day three with a five-run lead.
Charl Langeveldt believes that boxing out Kane Williamson is vital to a successful day three against New Zealand.
Imran Tahir and Andile Phehlukwayo are both available for the Dolphins’ clash against the Warriors at Kingsmead on Friday.
The Lions seek their third consecutive win when they host bottom-feeders the Cobras at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Friday.
SA Cricket magazine rounds up the latest progress from the various franchises ahead of the National Finals of the Schools T20 Challenge, set to take place between 24-26 March in Stellenbosch.
With Ross Taylor’s availability in doubt, the direction of this match could hinge on Williamson’s bat on day three.