Proteas plans, hard work paid off
The dismissals of Dom Sibley and Joe Root, among others, were just reward for the South African bowlers sticking to their plans on a day when they were made to toil.
New ball move surprised Crawley
England opener Zak Crawley was another surprised by Faf du Plessis’ decision not to hand the new ball to premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.
What the toss ... Faf's not the worst
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis’ wretched run out in the middle before match’s get underway is bad but still short of the South African record for most consecutive Test match tosses lost.
Bavuma elated with career best
Temba Bavuma was delighted with his impressive batting performance in the second innings of the Lions’ 4-Day Franchise Series clash with the Dolphins in Pietermaritzburg.
Maharaj vs Stokes battle can decide PE Test
While the Proteas executed their bowling plans excellently on day one of the Port Elizabeth Test, they need to wrap up the England innings quickly if they want to win this Test match. writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Piedt proud of Proteas' Paterson
Cape Cobras Captain Dane Piedt expressed his delight at yet another Cobras player making their Test debut this season.
De Zorzi smites Cobras with double-ton
A career-best double hundred by Tony de Zorzi helped the Titans thwart the Cape Cobras and salvage a final day draw from their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Cape Town on Thursday.
Proteas Women 'up for the challenge'
South Africa Women’s tour of New Zealand is all set to commence from the 25 January with the first One-Day International (ODI) match at the Eden Park Outer Oval.
Phehlukwayo shines against Lions
Prenelan Subrayen and Andile Phehlukwayo claimed two wickets apiece as the Dolphins closed in on victory after three days of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter with the log-leading Lions in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday.
Atherton: Hard to explain new-ball move
Former England opener Michael Atherton says it was ‘hard to explain’ and ‘a puzzle’ that the new ball was handed to Dane Paterson over Kagiso Rabada.
Highlights: Honours even at St George's Park
Catch up with the action at St George’s Park where South Africa and England did fine battle during the first day of the third Test.
Prince at Leeds: What it was like
Former Proteas batsman Ashwell Prince opens up on his part in the controversial Test between England and South Africa at Leeds and his magnificent 149.
KP buries the hatchet with ex-teammate
St George’s Park was the venue for a pleasant moment between former England stars Kevin Pietersen and Matt Prior.
Proteas patient on day of attrition
When Quinton de Kock called for his helmet and made his way towards the stumps at St George’s Park, the Test match was seven overs old. This was a portent for a day of attrition, writes DANIEL GALLAN in Port Elizabeth.
180 from Bavuma can't save Lions
A classy career-best 180 by Temba Bavuma was not enough to prevent the top-of-the-table Lions from suffering an upset 130-run defeat by the bottom-of-the-table Dolphins late on the final day of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday.
