
Faf ready for tougher NZ challenge
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas are ready to take on New Zealand, who have a formidable record at home.
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas are ready to take on New Zealand, who have a formidable record at home.
The Proteas have retained their 14-man squad for the T20 and ODI series against New Zealand.
Marcus Stoinis’ 146 off 117 balls lifted Australia from 54-5 to 280 all out in a remarkable six-run victory for New Zealand in Auckland on Monday.
Stand-in Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says the team have rekindled their passion after the disappointment of the World Cup.
The Proteas have wrapped up the series in clinical fashion by beating New Zealand by 204 runs in the second Test in Centurion.
A resilient stand between Henry Nicholls and BJ Watling delayed the Proteas’ victory parade in the second session on day four.
The Proteas are on the verge of winning the series as Dale Steyn took three wickets in 11 balls to leave NZ reeling on 18-4.
Dale Steyn believes the Proteas have the ideal bowling combination, which has set up a likely victory over New Zealand in the second Test, at Centurion.
Despite a top-order batting collapse, the Proteas are in full control of the second Test against New Zealand at Centurion.
The Proteas have bowled out New Zealand for 214 to boast a lead of 267 runs, but have declined to follow on.
The Proteas took three more wickets in the morning session on day three to leave New Zealand reeling on 118-6.
Faf du Plessis expects ruthlessness from his bowlers on day three against New Zealand in Centurion.
Faf du Plessis scored his first Test century since December 2014 to put New Zealand on the ropes going into day three.
Faf du Plessis soaked up the pressure and edged towards three figures as the Proteas went into tea on 437-6.
Temba Bavuma fell on the stroke of lunch on day two as the Proteas battled their way to 358-5.