Proteas' problems run deep

The Proteas have so many significant problems that it is now inevitable they will be trapped in a long cycle of inconsistent performances in Test cricket, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Highlights: Pakistan cruise to victory

Pakistan crushed the Proteas by seven wickets after yet another below-par performance by the South African batsmen.

LIVE: Proteas vs Pakistan (Day 4)

Follow all the action from day four live as Pakistan host South Africa in Karachi.

Rabada: Triumph for equal opportunity

Kagiso Rabada’s rise illustrates what is possible when a gifted, young black player enjoys the same opportunities as gifted white ones, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Watch: The best of Kagiso Rabada

After KG reached the milestone of 200 Test wickets, here’s a look at some his best bowling performances with the red ball.

Highlights: Pakistan vs Proteas (Day 3)

The Proteas will take a slender 29-run lead into day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi.

By the numbers: Rabada's 200 Test wickets

A look at the remarkable numbers behind Kagiso Rabada’s 200 Test wickets.

Markram leads Proteas fightback but Pakistan strike late

Aiden Markram scored 74, anchoring the innings as the Proteas wiped out a 158-run deficit, but the tourists lost three late wickets to leave them 29 runs ahead with just six wickets in hand.

Tea: Proteas steady as they chip away at lead

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen ensured the Proteas stabilised affairs in the middle session of play against Pakistan in Karachi.

Lunch: Pakistan punish toothless Proteas

Pakistan added runs quickly in the morning session to get 158 ahead and put the Proteas under immense pressure.

Watch: Rabada takes 200th Test wicket

Kagiso Rabada became the third-fastest South African to reach 200 Test wickets when he clean bowled Hasan Ali early on the third day in Karachi.

Wade cut for South African tour

Matthew Wade has been dropped from Australia’s Test squad for the series against South Africa, while Travis Head earns another crack.

Proteas bowlers redeem miserable batting effort in Karachi

Inexplicable decisions caused a Proteas slump to 220 all out on the first day of the Test against Pakistan in Karachi, only for their bowlers to excel and put them in charge.

Tea: Proteas implode as Pakistan take control

The Proteas endured a nightmare middle session during which they lost four wickets for just 85 runs.

Lunch: Proteas stumble, then stabilise

The Proteas lost two wickets in the morning session but Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis set the innings on course once more.