Last-wicket partnership frustrates Proteas
Jason Holder hit an undefeated half-century as the West Indies were bowled out for 144 to trail South Africa by just 16 runs on the second day of the second Test.
Jason Holder hit an undefeated half-century as the West Indies were bowled out for 144 to trail South Africa by just 16 runs on the second day of the second Test.
Dane Piedt, Nandre Burger and Wiaan Mulder led the Proteas’ fightback on day one of the second Test against the West Indies.
Shamar Joseph took a five-wicket haul for the West Indies but South Africa hit back in kind as 17 wickets tumbled on a dramatic opening day of the second and final Test.
West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph took five wickets before unheralded tailender Dane Piedt rescued South Africa’s pride on the opening day of the second Test.
Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as the Proteas pushed for victory in the rain-hit first Test in Port of Spain.
Alick Athanaze played the key role in ensuring the safety of a draw for the West Indies against South Africa on the final day of the rain-affected first Test at the Queen’s Park Oval.
The Proteas made the most of the limited play available at the Queen’s Park Oval on Saturday.
Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada combined on Saturday to earn the Proteas a healthy first-innings lead over the West Indies.
Follow the first Test between the West Indies and Proteas at the Queen’s Park Oval.
The West Indies wrapped up the Proteas’ first innings quickly on Friday before losing four wickets themselves.
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj’s discipline and persistence earned him three important wickets in the rain-affected first Test at Queen’s Park Oval on Friday.
Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi top-scored for the Proteas at the Queen’s Park Oval on Thursday.
Half-centuries by captain Temba Bavuma and opener Tony de Zorzi anchored a resolute batting effort by South Africa against the West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday.
Aiden Markram lost his wicket before the rain arrived in Port of Spain on Wednesday.
The Proteas reached 45-1 before steady rain forced the abandonment of most of the opening day’s play of the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies.