Spinners bowl India to big win
India took a 1-0 lead in the series after beating South Africa by 108 runs inside three days in the first Test in Mohali on Saturday.
South Africa on their knees at tea
India’s spin trio ripped through South Africa’s top order in the second session, the touring side left reeling as they went to tea on 56-5 on day three in Mohali. The Test feels all but lost for South Africa with Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers back in the dressing room without making any sort of impact. Stiaan van Zyl and… Read more →
South Africa chase 218 for victory
After a brilliant performance from their spinners, South Africa bowled India out for 200, setting themselves a target of 218 on a turning wicket in Mohali. The good news for the Proteas is that there is plenty of time left in this game. There will be a winner. They will be all too aware of the bad news – there… Read more →
‘We needed more consistency’
South Africa need to take early wickets on Saturday and try and prevent India from setting a target in excess of 300.
Proteas staring down the barrel
At the close of play on Friday, 22 wickets had fallen in two days, making it highly unlikely that the first Test will last five.
‘Proteas needed to get a lead’
What the SuperSport pundits had to say after the second day of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali.
Proteas staring down the barrel
At the close of play on Friday, 22 wickets had fallen in two days, making it highly unlikely that the first Test will last five.
The Freedom series
The match-up between the Proteas and India has been called the Freedom Series in recognition of the two countries great leaders, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.
India in control at tea
India were 13-1 at tea on day two of the first Test in Mohali, a lead of 30 runs after they bowled South Africa out for 184.
‘Positive mindset key on day two’
Dean Elgar says South Africa will have to stay positive when they resume their first innings on 28-2 on Friday in Mohali.
‘India have the edge’
Ashwell Prince, HD Ackerman and Eric Simons could not agree on which team was in control after day one of the first Test between India and South Africa.
Elgar leads from the front
The first two sessions belonged to South Africa, but India took two wickets before the close of play to leave the first Test evenly balanced after day one in Mohali.
Proteas in control at lunch
Three wickets in the morning session put South Africa in control of the first Test as India went to lunch on 82-3 in Mohali on Thursday.
Proteas forced to adapt
The loss of JP Duminy for the first Test against India in Mohali will change the dynamics and balance of the South African team.
Blow for Proteas as Duminy misses out
JP Duminy has been ruled out of the first Test against India, which starts in Mohali on Thursday.
