Rain grants SA reprieve
The Proteas were 258-8 at tea on day two of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
De Kock leads SA resistance
Quinton de Kock hit an unbeaten 66 to steer South Africa to 243-7 at lunch on day two in Hamilton.
Faf holds key on Day 2
The Proteas can strengthen their position in the match and series with a determined batting performance on day two in Hamilton.
Where have SA’s openers gone?
The Proteas selectors have created a problem for themselves by replacing Stephen Cook with Theunis de Bruyn at the top.
No De Kock should mean more than one change
Heinrich Klaasen will receive his debut if Quinton de Kock is ruled out, but should there be more than one change in the Proteas team to replace his quality?
‘Spin is going to play a part’
Faf du Plessis has revealed that two or three spinners will be a part of the Proteas’ thinking going into the final Test in Hamilton.
High fives for Du Plessis and Domingo
Before we reach into the box of superlatives in praise of this Proteas team that bossed New Zealand in Wellington, we need to praise two people who are unlikely to hog the headlines in the coming days.
De Kock inspired by Patel duel
Quinton de Kock revealed that his battle with Jeetan Patel fueled his performance on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Friday.
Bavuma, De Kock put SA in front
Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock fought back to ensure that South Africa ended day two in Wellington with a commanding 81-run lead.
De Kock leads counterattack
The Proteas trail by 50 runs at tea on day two, thanks to the positive batting of Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma.
Kiwis on top after SA lose four
South Africa trail by 164 runs with four first-innings wickets in hand at lunch on day two in Wellington.
SA batsmen must cash in
The Proteas trail by 244 runs and have eight first-innings wickets in hand at the start of day two in Wellington.
Patience key to big SA lead
Henry Nicholls and BJ Watling’s assured batting performances on an improving pitch should encourage the Proteas ahead of day two in Wellington.
Proteas on top in war of attrition
There is an 80% forecast for rain on the fifth day, with a draw the most likely result between New Zealand and South Africa.
AB regains No 1 ranking
AB de Villiers’ performance in the Proteas’ 3-2 win over New Zealand has pushed him to the summit of the ODI rankings.
