Faf’s three career-defining knocks
To commemorate Faf du Plessis entering the top 10 of the Test ICC rankings, we revisit three career-defining performances from the Proteas skipper.
Perera 153 snatches dramatic victory from Proteas
Kusal Perera (153) farmed the strike superbly in playing one of Test cricket’s great innings to take Sri Lanka over the line for a thrilling one-wicket win at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Perera battles past fired-up Steyn
Kusal Perera scored his second half-century of the Test after Dale Steyn’s early strikes saw Sri Lanka go into lunch on 166-5 still needing 138 runs to win. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
The X and Y factor of AB
The Proteas are well-placed to go 1-0 up in the series against Sri Lanka as they look to make inroads on India’s No 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings … but this Test is far from over, writes SIMON LEWIS.
SA quicks pile pressure on Sri Lanka
The Proteas reduced Sri Lanka to 82-3 after tea on day three while the visitors still need 221 runs for victory in the first Test at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Sri Lanka begin chase of 304
Sri Lanka started their chase of 304 and headed into tea on 28-0 in the first Test against the Proteas at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Faf, De Kock settle contest
The Proteas took a 271-run lead into lunch on day three thanks to half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Steyn remover strikes through Sri Lankans
Dale Steyn produced another magical performance during day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Durban to earn Thursday’s Turbo Bowler accolade, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Steyn keeps on keeping on
Fast bowler Dale Steyn relished an extended spell as South Africa dismissed Sri Lanka for 191 – and later climbed to a 170-run lead – on day two of the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday.
Faf, De Kock left with mountain to climb
The Proteas ended day two with a lead of 170 after losing four wickets for 126 runs in the final session at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Three times the Proteas fell in love with Valentine’s Day
Thursday, 14 February 2019 was rather good to the Proteas, but there have been other lovable Valentine’s Days.
Steyn takes four, Sri Lanka out for 191
Dale Steyn’s 4-48 helped skittle Sri Lanka for 191 as the Proteas took a lead of 44 runs into tea on day two of the first Test at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
Steyn, Philander spark Proteas comeback
The Proteas’ seam attack took crucial wickets before lunch on day two to reduce Sri Lanka to 132-6 at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
The day Vernon Philander beat Merv Hughes…
Seamer Vernon Philander surpassed Australian Merv Hughes’ tally of 212 Test wickets on day two of South Africa’s series opener against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban.
Rampant Fernando leads resurgent Sri Lankans
Sri Lankan fast bowler Vishwa Fernando rampaged through the South African batting order to take 4-62 in the first Test to earn himself Wednesday’s Turbo Bowler award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
