Parnell in as Proteas bat first
The Proteas lost the toss and were again invited to bat in the second Test against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein.
Faf: We want consistency
Describing the first Test against Bangladesh as ‘perfect’, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis now wants a repeat performance to show consistency.
Setting the pace in Bloemfontein
The wicket and the pace bowlers are the key focuses in the second Test in Bloemfontein against Bangladesh, starting Friday.
Olivier on green Bloem pitch
Duanne Olivier was encouraged by the photos sent to the Proteas dressing room of a wicket full of green grass.
Olivier eager for quick wicket
Duanne Olivier, now one the Proteas’ senior strike bowlers in the absence of Morne Morkel, is relishing the prospect of a pacy wicket in the second Test in Bloemfontein.
Paterson in ODI squad, AB returns
Dane Paterson, who was added to the Test squad to cover for the injured Morne Morkel, will stay for the ODI series against Bangladesh.
Amla, Elgar shake up ICC rankings
Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar have moved up the ICC Test Player Rankings after notching fine centuries in the first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.
Maharaj's momentous milestone
Keshav Maharaj’s caught-and-bowled dismissal of Mustafizur Rahman in the first Test against Bangladesh is our Play of the Day.
Rabada routs Bangladesh
Three wickets in 19 ferocious deliveries from Kagiso Rabada destroyed Bangladesh’s resistance as the Proteas wrapped up the first Test before lunch.
Aggressive Morkel the unsung hero
Morne Morkel will play no further part in Test series against Bangladesh, but he bowled superbly in the time he had, writes GARY LEMKE.
Morkel injury gives Tigers hope
The injury-enforced absence of Morné Morkel, as well as the likelihood of rain on day five has boosted Bangladesh’s chances of survival. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Faf, Bavuma boost lead to 379
Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma played positively to stretch the Proteas’ lead to 379 at lunch on day four in Potchefstroom. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA search for quick runs
The Proteas will be looking to set Bangladesh a target in the region of 400 on day four in Potchefstroom.
Proteas in control 230 ahead
The Proteas were in firm control of the first Test, 230 runs ahead, when bad light stopped play in Potchefstroom.
Proteas reassert dominance
Four wickets in a session swung the first Test in favour of the Proteas after a resolute fight by Bangladesh in Potchefstroom.
