Bowlers give England edge
South Africa were 137-4 and trail England by 166 runs at stumps on day two at Kingsmead.
South Africa were 137-4 and trail England by 166 runs at stumps on day two at Kingsmead.
Quinton de Kock kept his Proteas credentials in the spotlight as he ran up an outstanding 117 to haul the Titans out of trouble against the Cobras in their Sunfoil match in Benoni on Sunday.
England batsman James Taylor said his 70 was ‘massive for myself’ as his partnership with Nick Compton rescued their side’s innings.
Dale Steyn says he hopes to bowl even better and quicker as the series against England progresses after he took three wickets on day one of the Boxing Day Test at Kingsmead.
Nick Compton and James Taylor’s 125-run partnership boosted England to 179-4 at the close of day one of the first Test.
What Kepler Wessels and Shaun Pollock had to say on SuperSport about the first day’s play of the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and England.
JON CARDINELLI reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the first Test at Kingsmead.
The Highveld Lions, who started the defence of their Sunfoil first-class title with a gritty victory over the Dolphins, will feel confident against the Warriors at the Wanderers, starting Sunday.
TOM SIZELAND examines the visitors ahead of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
JON CARDINELLI examines the hosts ahead of the first Test between South Africa and England in Durban.
All it takes is one good session to start the resurgence of the Proteas, says captain Hashim Amla.
Kevin Pietersen believes South Africa have a lot more to lose than just a series if things don’t go their way, raising the question of the quota system.
England fast bowler James Anderson has been ruled out of the first Test against the Proteas due to a calf strain.
The first thing to dismiss is the notion that Kingsmead is affected by the tides 0f the Indian Ocean. It is simply a strip generally favoured by the quickies, but which rewards hard graft.
Fringe players will have to perform consistently if they want to dethrone one of the current Proteas batsmen, says Russell Domingo.