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Burgeoning pace stocks point to future for pitch perfect SA
When Ottis Gibson took over as Proteas coach in August 2017, he made it clear he favoured using South Africa’s traditional strength — fiery seam bowling — to bring success in the Test arena.
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Proteas crush Pakistan to claim series, second spot on Test rankings
The Proteas claimed a 107-run victory on the fourth morning of the third and final Test match against Pakistan to record a 3-0 series whitewash and moved to number two on the ICC Test rankings.
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De Kock century puts Proteas in commanding position
Resuming day 3 on 135 for 5, the Proteas were looking to press home the advantage after they had bowled Pakistan out for 185 and taking a 77 run lead into their second innings.
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Proteas stutter to promising position on day 2
At the end of play on day two South Africa reached 135 for 5 but more importantly their lead over Pakistan has increased to 212.
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Proteas recover well after missed opportunities before lunch
The Proteas recovered from a spell of dropping four catches to take three wickets in the morning session of day 2 of the third Test at the Wanderers to leave Pakistan on 111/5 at lunch.
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Pakistan fightback inspired by tea time chat, says Amir
From being in control on 226 for three at tea, South Africa were bowled out for 262.
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Markram helps Proteas recovery against Pakistan
Aiden Markram’s polished innings of 90 put South Africa on the front foot on the first day of the third and final Test against Pakistan.
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Proteas in control at lunch at the Wanderers
Winning the toss and batting first, the Proteas lost stand-in captain Dean Elgar for 5 runs in the second over of the morning as Muhammad Abbas produced a beautiful ball to have the skipper out caught behind by Sarfraz Ahmed.
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Proteas win toss and elect to bat in third Pakistan Test
Opener Aiden Markram passed a fitness test on Thursday to confirm his place in the team.
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Disrupted Proteas seek clean sweep against Pakistan
Opening batsman Dean Elgar was announced as stand-in captain on Wednesday after Faf du Plessis was suspended for one match after South Africa fell short of the required over-rate.
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Van der Dussen named in Proteas ODI squad
There is also a recall for Cobras pace bowler Dane Paterson, while Hashim Amla, who missed the most recent series in Australia towards the end of last year through injury, returns to the squad.
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Proteas beat Pakistan to clinch Test series
The result ensured a seventh successive home series win for South Africa, who won the first Test in Centurion by six wickets.
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Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada strike in second innings
Facing a first-innings deficit of 254 runs, Pakistan were 37 for two at lunch, still needing 217 runs to make South Africa bat again.
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Bavuma survives close calls as Proteas take slim lead at lunch
South Afric were able to take the lead in the first session, going into lunch on 188/4 after 57 overs, a lead of 11 runs.
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Proteas on top as bowlers, Aiden Markram dominate Pakistan
Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla got the Proteas to 123/2 at the end of play, underlining a dominant performance for the hosts.
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SA's Olivier adds to Pakistan woes as they score 177 all out
Pakistan were bowled for 177 runs in the 52nd over at tea. Olivier's 4/48 takes him to 15 wickets in the series.
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Proteas quicks have Pakistan on the ropes early
Dale Steyn, the returning Vernon Philander, man-of-the-moment Duanne Olivier and Kagiso Rabada all claimed wickets in a relentless hailstorm of swinging, bouncing deliveries at Newlands Stadium today.
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Proteas win toss and put Pakistan into bat
Vernon Philander returns from injury to replace Keshav Maharaj and give the home side a daunting four-man pace attack, led by record wicket taker Dale Steyn despite some doubt about his fitness.
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Proteas survive testing moments to close on victory
Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar put on a gutsy partnership of over 50 runs to put South Africa in the driving seat on 81/1 at lunch and needing a further 68 runs to win the first Test on day 3.
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Duanne Olivier spearheads Pakistan’s Day 2 collapse
After resuming the day on 125/5 the Proteas added 94 runs before they were eventually bowled out on the stroke of lunch for 223 runs.
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Bavuma half-century nudges Proteas ahead
Temba Bavuma’s 12th Test match half-century gave South Africa a first innings lead of 42 at lunch on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
