Highlights: England set huge target
South Africa will have to chase a record score of 438 as the second Test between the Proteas and England head into the final day at Newlands in Cape Town.
Proteas batters grind it out
The Proteas are going to have to to dig deep on day five of the second Test at Newlands if they are to avoid defeat by England.
Elgar, Malan make solid start as Proteas chase 438
South Africa will have to chase a record score if they were to beat England in the second Test at Newlands.
Stokes and Sibley punish Proteas
Opening batsman Dom Sibley welcomed a patient century and all-rounder Ben Stokes struck a hasty half-ton, as England climbed to 375-7 – and a lead of 421 – at lunch on day four of the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.
Unorthodox Sibley shows the way
The Proteas’ batting unit has struggled to score more than 300 runs in recent times, but they will need to dig deep when it’s their turn to bat, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Clarity needed as SA lose direction home
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled 22 consecutive overs on a day of cricket that moved slower than Table Mountain. In total, he trundled to the crease and twirled the ball for 27 overs, conceding 79 runs and accounted for exactly zero Englishmen, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Proteas beset with impatience
When Axl Rose sang, All we need is just a little patience, he wasn’t thinking about Test cricket, but it is sound advice for anyone with aspirations of success in the ultimate format.
Boucher: It was a tough day
Proteas coach Mark Boucher has admitted that his team his team have their backs against the wall after a frustrating third day of the Test match at Cape Town.
England poised for big total
England will head into the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands in complete control after gaining a healthy lead with the bat, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN at Newlands.
Nortje strikes as England stretch lead
Anrich Nortje’s spell of fiery fast bowling finally yielded reward but the Proteas continue to chase the game at tea on the third day of the second Test at Newlands, writes WADE PRETORIUS.
'Cricket should adopt rugby approach'
Former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock reckons that Cricket South Africa should implement a similar system as rugby in order to improve the skill-set and quality of competitive domestic cricket in the country.
Rassie: We didn't capitalise on opportunity
Proteas batsman, Rassie van der Dussen, has commented on the team’s batting display of Saturday, which saw South Africa finish the day on 215-8.
England take control at Newlands
England moved steadily to 52-1 at lunch on day three of the second Test in Cape Town to drive home their advantage, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN at Newlands.
26 opening batsmen since Smith, Strauss
Andrew Strauss and Graeme Smith retired from Test cricket in 2012 and 2014, respectively. England and South Africa have appreciated some consistency from Alastair Cook and Dean Elgar since Strauss and Smith’s exits, but more than two dozen other opening partners have been tried and tested.
Elgar rues 'brain fart' against Bess
Proteas opening batman Dean Elgar talks to the media after day two of the second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.
