Proteas pursue big lead
The Proteas will have the opportunity to bat England out of the contest on day three of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
The Proteas will have the opportunity to bat England out of the contest on day three of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
With 15 wickets falling on a dramatic second day at Trent Bridge, South Africa are well in control of a Test match which should see them level the series, writes GARY LEMKE.
Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.
Faf du Plessis’ worth as a Test captain was amplified as South Africa showed character at Trent Bridge, writes GARY LEMKE.
Quinton de Kock says the Proteas must use day two to build on their strong position of 309-6.
Vernon Philander’s well-paced half-century boosted the Proteas to 309-6 at stumps on day one at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock steered the Proteas to 179-2 at tea on day one of the Test at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Joe Root has announced that England will field the same side that thrashed the Proteas by 211 runs at Lord’s for the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed that JP Duminy will not play in the second Test at Trent Bridge, while Duanne Olivier comes in for Kagiso Rabada.
Your essential guide to the second Test between England and South Africa, which starts at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Morne Morkel says the Proteas need to do the basics well and cut out the errors if they are to secure a series-leveling win at Trent Bridge.
Aiden Markram may yet make his Proteas debut during the England series, after it was decided that he’d remain with the squad.
Faf du Plessis has stressed that Kagiso Rabada should not allow the ban to affect his fierce nature.
Faf du Plessis said that JP Duminy will be the first to understand if he gets dropped for the second Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Lizelle Lee said good timing was key in her destructive 92 against India on Saturday.