Morkel mauls Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe were 36-0 at tea after a Morné Morkel-inspired South Africa enforced the follow-on earlier on day two at St George’s Park.
Zimbabwe face defining session
The Zimbabwe batsmen will face a battle for survival in the first session of day two at St George’s Park.
Morkel blasts back
It is always a nervous time coming back from injury, but Morne Morkel returned with power and confidence, taking three Zimbabwe wickets in 25 balls to earn our Turbo Bowler award.
Markram, Morkel lift Proteas
Aiden Markram scored a century and Morné Morkel ripped through the Zimbabwe top order to put South Africa in charge after day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Markram leads SA charge
Aiden Markram scored his second Test century to boost South Africa to 251-4 at the dinner break on day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA lose two after slow start
South Africa were 96-2 at tea on day one at St George’s Park, JON CARDINELLI reports.
De Villiers leads as SA bat
The Proteas have won the toss and decided to bat first in the inaugural four-day Test against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth.
Faf out; AB takes over
AB de Villiers will captain the Proteas in their day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday in Port Elizabeth, after Faf du Plessis was ruled out because of a viral infection.
Gibson faces selection dilemma
AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn have given Proteas coach Ottis Gibson selection dilemmas ahead of the day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting in Port Elizabeth on Boxing Day.
Zimbabwe handed a lesson
Zimbabwe were given a hint of the task ahead when a young SA Invitation side beat then by five wickets under lights in Paarl.
Steyn sets off for Test camp
Proteas star Dale Steyn was not missed as the South African XI cut through the Zimbabweans in their day-night warm-up match in Paarl.
Two new caps in Zim squad
Zimbabwe have taken the opportunity to blood new talent in the one-off, four-day Test under lights against South Africa.
Rabada No 2 on Test ladder
Kagiso Rabada has risen one place, to No 2 on the Test bowlers rankings.
Steyn tested for Test return
Dale Steyn has been selected for the SA Invitation team to play Zimbabwe from 20-22 December; his first extended match since November last year.
India opt for pace in SA
India’s concern over fast, seaming pitches in South Africa has prompted a call-up for rookie Jasprit Bumrah, who has not played first-class cricket for almost a year.
