Proteas wilt as England apply pressure

As much as we applauded Faf du Plessis for sparking a second Test turnaround at Trent Bridge, we have to say that The Oval hasn’t been his finest hour, writes GARY LEMKE.

Proteas in search of a superhero at The Oval

South Africa’s Jekyll and Hyde display on the tour of England continued as they threatened to wave the white flag on another seamer-friendly day at The Oval, writes GARY LEMKE.

Stokes lifts England to 269-6

Morne Morkel removed Alastair Cook early, but Ben Stokes pushed on to 64 in the morning session on day two at The Oval.

'Moving day' lies ahead at The Oval

This would have been a coin toss that Faf du Plessis was happy to lose, because he too would have taken the decision to bat first, writes GARY LEMKE.

All credit to Faf – Wessels

Kepler Wessels has praised Faf du Plessis’ leadership during the Proteas’ 340-run drubbing of England at Trent Bridge.

Ballance out of third Test

Gary Ballance has been ruled out of the third Test against the Proteas after breaking his finger in the 340-run defeat at Trent Bridge.

Slow poison works as SA edge closer

South Africa applied the slow poison on day three at Trent Bridge to leave themselves 10 wickets away from winning the second Test and 180 overs in which to do it.

SA well-placed after Amla's 87

Hashim Amla top-scored as the Proteas set England a mammoth target of 474 on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Patient Proteas march on

Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis steered South Africa to a 366-run lead at tea on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA on top despite late stutter

Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla scored half-centuries as South Africa progressed to 160-3 at lunch on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Proteas pursue big lead

The Proteas will have the opportunity to bat England out of the contest on day three of the second Test at Trent Bridge.

Inspired SA hold all the aces

With 15 wickets falling on a dramatic second day at Trent Bridge, South Africa are well in control of a Test match which should see them level the series, writes GARY LEMKE.

Root hits fifty after early SA strikes

Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.

Du Plessis again shows his worth

Faf du Plessis’ worth as a Test captain was amplified as South Africa showed character at Trent Bridge, writes GARY LEMKE.

Day two is moving day – De Kock

Quinton de Kock says the Proteas must use day two to build on their strong position of 309-6.