Tour Diaries: Making History

The Proteas reflect on their third consecutive Test series win in Australia. 

Proteas celebrate series win

The Proteas show evidence of the amazing team spirit they possess, which helped them claim a series win against Australia. 

Faf hails 'relentless' bowling attack

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis praised his ‘relentless’ bowlers for their match-winning performance against Australia in Hobart. 

Abbott knocks out Australia

Kyle Abbott’s Man of the Match 6-77 is our Play of the Day. 

Resting players was a mistake – Faf

Faf du Plessis questioned the Australia selectors for resting key players in the ODI series as the whitewash stunted their confidence.

Abbott and Rabada destroy Aus

Kyle Abbott (6-77) and Kagiso Rabada (4-34) ripped through Australia’s line-up to help the Proteas achieve a third-consecutive series victory Down Under. 

Hard work ahead – De Kock

The Proteas are aware of the hard work ahead against a ‘determined’ Australian line-up as they hunt a victory in the second Test match in Hobart.

De Kock ton highlights day three

Quinton de Kock (104) scored his second Test century to help SA post 326 at the end of their innings on day three. Australia closed the day on 121-2, trailing by 120. 

'I don't try to be like Gilchrist'

Quinton de Kock insists that he does not aspire to be like Adam Gilchrist, as he has his own game plan determining the way he wants to play.  

Steyn operation successful

Proteas team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee has confirmed that Dale Steyn’s shoulder operation has been a success. 

Philander: We can't let up now

Vernon Philander, hero of day one with his 10th career five-for says the Proteas have much to do before they can feel comfortable in the second Test at Hobart.

Stick to the basics – Faf

Proteas Captain, Faf du Plessis, will stick to the game plan despite rain threatening to ruin days one and two. 

Australia hurting after defeat – Faf

Faf du Plessis’ resilient side are out to make history as they hunt a third consecutive series victory over a ‘hurting’ Australia. 

Proteas consider all-out pace

Heavy rain and Hobart’s history might see spinner Keshav Maharaj sacrificed for an all-out pace attack.

Aus captain hits back at Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith hits back at Graeme Smith’s comments about their lack of fight in their team culture.