Bowlers saved us, says Du Plessis
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes his team are operating at only 80 per cent of capacity, and that they could have lost the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes his team are operating at only 80 per cent of capacity, and that they could have lost the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Kyle Abbott took two crucial wickets on day five to help South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 206 runs in the first Test at St George’s Park.
South Africa need five more wickets to win the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park.
Bloemfontein and Potchefstroom have been allocated the Test matches when Bangladesh tour in September and October.
Sri Lanka trailed South Africa by 248 runs with only five second-innings wickets in hand at the end of day four at St George’s Park.
Sri Lanka are 118-2 in pursuit of 488 at tea on day four of the first Test at St George’s Park.
Sri Lanka are 27-0 in pursuit of 488 at lunch on day four of the first Test at St George’s Park.
The Proteas find themselves in a powerful position on day four of the first Test at St George’s Park.
A change of tactics ran Sri Lanka off their feet on day three and set up the Proteas total of 351-5, says Stephen Cook.
Stephen Cook scored 117 as South Africa stretched their lead to 432 at stumps on day three at St George’s Park.
Stephen Cook scored 108 not out to steer the Proteas to 221-2 at tea on day three at St George’s Park.
South Africa have a 120-run lead with 10 second innings wickets in hand at lunch on day three at St George’s Park.
The Proteas need three more wickets to end the Sri Lankan resistance on day three at St George’s Park.
Sri Lanka were 181-7 and 105 runs behind South Africa at stumps on day two at St George’s Park.
Vernon Philander is awarded our Play of the Day for his bowling performance against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park.