Faf: We don’t have a lot of superstars
Shorn of superstars, the Proteas beat England by 107 runs in the first of four Test matches as a result of the team’s overall strength, writes DANIEL GALLAN at Centurion.
Pollock: Nortje a find for South Africa
The emergence of Anrich Nortje, particularly in the absence of Lungi Ngidi, was one of the reasons for South Africa’s victory over England, says Shaun Pollock in what he called a ‘quality performance’ from the Proteas.
Highlights: Proteas seal win
Highlights from day four of the first Test as South Africa completed a 107-run win over England at SuperSport Park.
Job done as SA make England pay
This Test was heavily loaded in favour of South Africa the moment they went past 250 in their first innings after inexplicably being put in to bat by England’s Joe Root at the toss.
Player ratings: Proteas start well
The Proteas ensured a winning start to their new management regime and, in the process, their first non-defeat in six attempts as they beat England on Sunday. WADE PRETORIUS rates the players.
Nortje, Rabada lead SA to victory
The Proteas bowling unit led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje ensured the hosts romped to a 107-run victory as England slumped to 268 all out on day four of the first Test at Centurion, writes WADE PRETORIUS.
Watch: Maharaj’s wild celebrations
Keshav Maharaj could not be contained after sending Ben Stokes back to the pavilion as the Proteas moved towards victory in the first Test against England at Centurion.
Uncapped Petersen joins Proteas squad
Keegan Petersen has been named as the replacement for Aiden Markram ahead of the second Test against England at Newlands.
Nortje and Pretorius strike before lunch
The Proteas limited England to 171-3 at lunch on day four of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Malan ‘not preoccupied’ by probable debut
The uncapped Pieter Malan will likely open the batting alongside the experienced Dean Elgar during the Proteas’ second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town next week.
England couldn’t do it again, could they?
SA Cricket Mag contributors Daniel Gallan and Philasande Sixaba discuss South Africa’s lower order runs, England’s top order improvement and the chance of a repeat of history.
Watch: Nortje chats to the media
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje addresses the press after day three of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Lower order provides blueprint for success
There’s nothing cricket loves more than order. This is a sport that wants to know exactly what time tea is served and won’t allow for an early start to proceedings no matter how late the sun sets in Durban, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Burns defies Proteas’ push for victory
England moved to 121-1 – and within 255 runs of victory – at the close of play on day three of the first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
No breakthrough for Proteas before tea
England’s second innings reached 24-0 at tea on day three of the first Test against the Proteas at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.
