Philander flays India

The Proteas completed a stunning comeback to beat India by 72 runs at Newlands to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.

Big Vern boosts SA hopes

Vernon Philander took three wickets as South Africa reduced India to 82-7 and resumed control of the first Test at Newlands.

India spark Proteas collapse

India require 208 runs for victory in the first Test after dismissing South Africa for 130 on day four at Newlands.

Proteas need to push on

The washout on day three should influence the Proteas’ approach as they look to take control on day four.

Play abandoned at Newlands

Play was abandoned due to heavy rain on day three of the first Test at Newlands.

Rain delays play at Newlands

The start of day three at Newlands has been delayed significantly due to rain.

Rain may influence SA approach

The conditions and the injury-enforced absence of Dale Steyn may influence South Africa’s batting approach on day three at Newlands.

India rise to Proteas' challenge

South Africa were 65-2 and enjoyed a 142-run lead at stumps on day two at Newlands.

Pandya leads India fightback

Hardik Pandya counter-attacked brilliantly to boost India to 185-7 at tea on day two at Newlands.

Rabada ends Rohit resistance

India were 76-4 and still trailed South Africa by 210 runs at lunch on day two at Newlands.

Proteas poised to take control

The Proteas must be favourites to dismiss India on day two and take a substantial lead into their second innings. 

Proteas claw their way back

The Proteas fought back to leave India three wickets down and trailing by 258 runs at stumps on day one at Newlands.

India pile pressure on SA

India took full advantage of the conditions and poor shot selection to reduce South Africa to 230-7 at tea on day one.

SA rebuild after Kumar blitz

Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers steered South Africa to 107-3 at lunch on day one at Newlands.

Steyn returns as SA bat

South Africa have won the toss and decided to bat in the first Test at Newlands.