Proteas: What we learned from Test series win
Following the Proteas’ 2-0 series win over the West Indies, CARL LEWIS covers the biggest talking points and takeaways from the Test matches.
Proteas captain: This series win is huge for us
After completing a 158-run victory over the West Indies to seal a 2-0 series win, the Proteas celebrated their first away-series triumph since 2017 in New Zealand.
Maharaj makes history with stunning hat-trick
Keshav Maharaj became just the second South African to secure a Test hat-trick in a stunning finish to the first session on day four against the West Indies.
Signs of life as Proteas batters fight back
A gutsy partnership in St Lucia suggests a fighting spirit is brewing, but the Proteas’ batting inconsistency remains the biggest threat to their ascension in the Test rankings, writes RYAN VREDE.
Van der Dussen, Rabada spare Proteas blushes
Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 75 and support from Kagiso Rabada saved South Africa from a complete second-innings collapse as they recovered from 73-7 to eventually be dismissed for 174 on the rain-shortened third day of the second Test against the West Indies in St Lucia this past Sunday.
Highlights: Proteas in control against Windies
Quinton de Kock’s great innings and the Proteas bowlers’ domination will see South Africa take a massive lead into day three against the West Indies.
South Africa eye Test sweep over West Indies
West Indies’ vulnerable batting was again exploited by South Africa with the home side routed for 149 in reply to the Proteas’ first innings total of 298 at stumps on the second day of the second Test on Saturday.
De Kock and bowlers give Proteas control
The West Indies were 54-4 at tea on day two as South Africa took control of the second Test on Saturday.
Elgar, De Kock edge Proteas into solid position
Half-centuries by Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock spearheaded the Proteas’ fightback as they reached 218-5 at stumps on the first day of the second and final Test match against West Indies.
Verreynne falls just before tea, Elgar soldiers on
Dean Elgar and Kyle Verreynne steadied the Proteas’ first innings batting display before the latter fell just before tea to leave South Africa on 125-4 against the West Indies.
Lessons for Proteas in New Zealand's rise
New Zealand could be the Test world champions by Tuesday. They’ve completely transformed their cricket culture to get to this point. There are lessons for the Proteas in their rise, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas awaken from two-year slumber but is it sustainable?
The Proteas produced their most complete Test performance under Mark Boucher, addressing some major concerns in the process. What happens next is as important as what happened in St.Lucia, writes RYAN VREDE.
Rabada stars as Proteas claim innings win
Kagiso Rabada claimed figures of 5-34 to spearhead the Proteas attack as the West Indies were dismissed for 162 to hand South Africa an innings and 63-runs victory in the first Test.
De Kock: It's my own personal opinion
Proteas wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has decided not to disclose the reasons behind his decision to neither raise his first nor take a knee before the start of play of first Test against the West Indies.
Proteas on the verge of victory
Quinton de Kock’s sixth Test century was the big story of day two and ensured South Africa’s complete dominance of the first Test against the West Indies in St Lucia.
