Ontong rights the ship
The second day of this round of Sunfoil Series matches saw the encounters start to take shape.
Centurion, Day 3: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day three of the Test at Centurion.
SA’s centurions on Test debut
Stiaan van Zyl scored a century on Test debut on Thursday, joining four other South Africans to have achieved the feat.
Bat dominates in Sunfoil Series
Day one of a round of matches, featuring all six teams, saw plenty of runs scored all over the country.
Amla explains declaration
Hashim Amla spoke of the strategy behind his declaration at the end of the second day’s play, while Stiaan van Zyl also faced the press after his hundred on debut.
Centurion, Day 2: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day two of the Test at Centurion.
Double delight for Amla
Hashim Amla scored 208 and Stiaan van Zyl an undefeated 101 as South Africa posted 552-5 declared on day two of the Test at Centurion.
Van Zyl hits 50 on debut
Stiaan van Zyl scored 51no in his first Test innings to take South Africa to 449-4 at lunch on day two of the first Test at Centurion.
Proteas will start again
The Proteas will not be getting carried away with their dominating batting performance on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
SA News Roundup (thurs)
Jacques Rudolph has been named Glamorgan’s captain, the ECB have released the fixtures for South Africa’s tour in 2017 and Riki Wessels joins the Sydney Sixers.
Amla: Wasn’t easy to knuckle down
Captain Hashim Amla emerged the proud recipient of a fine century, as South Africa climbed to a superb score of 340 for three on day one of the first Test against the West Indies in Centurion on Wednesday.
Domingo lauds AB and Amla
Batsmen Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers rightfully stood at the fore of coach Russell Domingo’s appreciation, as South Africa dominated day one of the first Test match against the West Indies in Centurion on Wednesday.
Centurion, Day 1: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the first Test between South Africa and West Indies at Centurion.
Twin centurions flay Windies
Sparkling hundreds by Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers on day one have placed the Proteas firmly in control of the first Test at Centurion.
Sunfoil Series stats
Ahead of another round of four-day Sunfoil Series matches starting on Thursday, here is a list of who has been in hot form.
