
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.
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.
Dean Elgar says South Africa will have to stay positive when they resume their first innings on 28-2 on Friday in Mohali.
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.
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.
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.
The loss of JP Duminy for the first Test against India in Mohali will change the dynamics and balance of the South African team.
JP Duminy has been ruled out of the first Test against India, which starts in Mohali on Thursday.
Vernon Philander’s form has nosedived since 2012 and he needs to get it back or face becoming a footnote in history, writes TOM EATON.
Five talking points ahead of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali on Thursday.
South Africa face a spin dilemma ahead of the first Test against India, but whoever they pick should be backed for at least the first two games.
The only way to establish yourself as a batsman in South Africa’s Test team is by sheer weight of runs. No-one understands this better than Stiaan van Zyl.
The Proteas will face New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka and Ireland as part of a bumper 2016/17 international season.
Hashim Amla’s excellent Test record in India is a reason for optimism that he can turn his fortunes around when the first Test starts on Thursday.
South Africa’s success on their Indian tour to date has prevented the potential side-effects that can creep in on a long tour away from home, says Faf du Plessis.
South Africa have a fairly good Test record away from home against India but have only won a series there once before, and that was 15 years ago.