St George’s, Day 3: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day three of the Test at St George’s Park.
Runs flow in Paarl and Durban
Tons of runs and a tough day for bowlers on the second day of the latest Sunfoil Series matches, as the Cobras fight back against the Knights’ 570, while the Titans struggle in the face of the Dolphins’ 508
Fastest half-tons in Test cricket
Dale Steyn struck the joint fourth-fastest half-century in the history of Test cricket, against the West Indies on Sunday. Jacques Kallis also features on the illustrious list.
Morkel ends Windies resistance
The West Indies were 59-2 in reply to South Africa’s 417-8 dec at tea on day three at St George’s Park.
Steyn slams SA to 417
Dale Steyn’s quickfire 58 allowed the Proteas to declare at 417-8 shortly after lunch on day three at St George’s Park.
Proteas in race against time
South Africa will need to declare sooner rather than later on day three if they’re to get a result at St George’s Park.
Proteas need to move
The Proteas are going to have to speed up the gameplan if they are to win the second Test, says Faf du Plessis.
Hendricks leads way for Knights
It was a great day for the Knights, led by Reeza Hendricks’ 157 against the Cape Cobras on Saturday, and the Dolphins are surfing along against the Titans at 252 for four
Rain halts SA’s momentum
Faf du Plessis was dismissed for 103 before rain stopped play on day two of the Test at St George’s Park.
Elgar: It’s down to patience
Dean Elgar believes he has conquered a demon by scoring his third Test century, against the West Indies at Port Elizabeth on the first day’s play on Friday.
St George’s, Day 1: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the Test at St George’s Park.
Bavuma: I’m excited, even scared
Earlier this month, SA Cricket magazine spoke exclusively to South Africa’s new Test squad recruit Temba Bavuma, about characteristic curiosity, diminutive size, maturity – and more. Here’s the article again in case you missed it.
MVP 9: Chris Morris
This week, we will, with great respect, ignore the claims of various Proteas players for the Most Valuable Player award for the week, due to the nature of the opposition at Centurion, and look a little further down the line.
Cobras on the rack
Cape Cobras v Knights at Paarl The reigning champions, at their home from home, will be desperate for a win: to lose two out of two in your own backyard is not the ideal way to begin the defence of the title. The Cobras were well beaten by the Highveld Lions at Newlands last Sunday with a poor batting performance,… Read more →
Bavuma gets Test cap
Temba Bavuma became only the sixth ethnic black African to play Test cricket for South Africa ahead of the second Test against the West Indies starts at St George’s Park on Friday.
