
Steyn must call the shots
There is a new maturity about Dale Steyn, and it indicates he is self-managing his undiminished excellence.
There is a new maturity about Dale Steyn, and it indicates he is self-managing his undiminished excellence.
Stand-in Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says the team have rekindled their passion after the disappointment of the World Cup.
The Proteas have wrapped up the series in clinical fashion by beating New Zealand by 204 runs in the second Test in Centurion.
A resilient stand between Henry Nicholls and BJ Watling delayed the Proteas’ victory parade in the second session on day four.
The Proteas are on the verge of winning the series as Dale Steyn took three wickets in 11 balls to leave NZ reeling on 18-4.
Despite a top-order batting collapse, the Proteas are in full control of the second Test against New Zealand at Centurion.
The Proteas have bowled out New Zealand for 214 to boast a lead of 267 runs, but have declined to follow on.
The Proteas took three more wickets in the morning session on day three to leave New Zealand reeling on 118-6.
Faf du Plessis expects ruthlessness from his bowlers on day three against New Zealand in Centurion.
Faf du Plessis scored his first Test century since December 2014 to put New Zealand on the ropes going into day three.
Faf du Plessis soaked up the pressure and edged towards three figures as the Proteas went into tea on 437-6.
Temba Bavuma fell on the stroke of lunch on day two as the Proteas battled their way to 358-5.
The Proteas top order, led by De Kock’s 82, took full control on day one of the second Test against NZ as they piled up 282-3.
Stephen Cook and new partner Quinton de Kock put on 100 on the dot at lunch on day one of the second Test against New Zealand.
The Proteas lost the toss and were sent in to bat by New Zealand in the second Test in Centurion.