New Zealand cricket fans on Thursday hailed a “David versus Goliath” win over India in the inaugural World Test Championship, praising Kane Williamson’s men for erasing the heartache of recent big-match failures.
Following the Proteas’ 2-0 series win over the West Indies, CARL LEWIS ranks every South African’s performance during the series in St Lucia.
A stunning partnership under immense pressure from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor led New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over India in the inaugural World Test Championship final.
Quinton de Kock and South African-born Devon Conway have signed for Southern Brave as overseas replacements for Marcus Stoinis and David Warner for the upcoming The Hundred competition.
Tim Southee removed both India openers late on Tuesday to give New Zealand hope of an unlikely victory in the World Test Championship final as the showpiece match headed into the reserve sixth day.
After completing a 158-run victory over the West Indies to seal a 2-0 series win, the Proteas celebrated their first away-series triumph since 2017 in New Zealand.
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has suggested the World Test Championship final should not have been played in the UK due to its unpredictable weather.
Keshav Maharaj became just the second South African to secure a Test hat-trick in a stunning finish to the first session on day four against the West Indies.
Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 75 and support from Kagiso Rabada saved South Africa from a complete second-innings collapse as they recovered from 73-7 to eventually be dismissed for 174 on the rain-shortened third day of the second Test against the West Indies in St Lucia this past Sunday.
New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson completed an impressive five-wicket haul before India’s bowlers showed some fighting spirit on the third day of the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Sunday.
Kyle Jamieson said all of the New Zealand’s five-strong pace attack had helped put a brake on India’s progress in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Saturday.
West Indies’ vulnerable batting was again exploited by South Africa with the home side routed for 149 in reply to the Proteas’ first innings total of 298 at stumps on the second day of the second Test on Saturday.
The West Indies were 54-4 at tea on day two as South Africa took control of the second Test on Saturday.
India captain Virat Kohli held firm in the face of accurate New Zealand pace bowling as the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton eventually got going on Saturday.
Half-centuries by Dean Elgar and Quinton de Kock spearheaded the Proteas’ fightback as they reached 218-5 at stumps on the first day of the second and final Test match against West Indies.
