Proteas poised to take control
The Proteas must be favourites to dismiss India on day two and take a substantial lead into their second innings.
Superb advert for Test cricket
South Africa stood toe to toe with India and should win by knockout at Newlands.
Newlands remains an enigma
It’s often said tongue-in-cheek, but the toss at Newlands on Friday could be a good one to lose.
Faf back, De Kock fit
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson has a full-strength team to choose from, with Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock fit for the Newlands Test against India.
Morkel ousts Steyn from top 10
Morne Morkel’s five-for against Zimbabwe lifted him into the top 10 of the ICC Test bowlers’ rankings.
India work on pace plans
India are preparing for every bowling scenario in their bid to beat South Africa in a three-Test series starting at Newlands on 5 January.
Morkel: Fitness the key
Morne Morkel has pinpointed fitness as the key to beating India in the forthcoming series, starting at Newlands on 5 January.
Day-night Test leaves bittersweet taste
South Africa’s Test victory taught us nothing we didn’t already know about day-night pink ball cricket, writes GARY LEMKE.
Potent Proteas destroy Zimbabwe
The Proteas bowlers combined to claim 16 wickets on day two and beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 120 runs at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Morkel mauls Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe were 36-0 at tea after a Morné Morkel-inspired South Africa enforced the follow-on earlier on day two at St George’s Park.
Zimbabwe face defining session
The Zimbabwe batsmen will face a battle for survival in the first session of day two at St George’s Park.
Agony for Lee and Du Preez
It was ecstasy and agony for Lizelle Lee and Mignon du Preez as their 96-run partnership came to nought when the Perth Scorchers beat the Melbourne Stars by nine wickets in the Women’s Big Bash League.
Morkel blasts back
It is always a nervous time coming back from injury, but Morne Morkel returned with power and confidence, taking three Zimbabwe wickets in 25 balls to earn our Turbo Bowler award.
Markram, Morkel lift Proteas
Aiden Markram scored a century and Morné Morkel ripped through the Zimbabwe top order to put South Africa in charge after day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Markram leads SA charge
Aiden Markram scored his second Test century to boost South Africa to 251-4 at the dinner break on day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
