Test in balance after late SA lapse
India claimed four key wickets late in the day to reduce South Africa to 269-6 and boost their chances of victory.
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Markram’s 94 puts SA in charge
Aiden Markram fell short of a well-deserved century as South Africa went to tea at 182-2 on day one at Centurion.
Proteas pass first test
Aiden Markram scored 51 not out as the openers steered the Proteas to 78-0 at lunch on day one at Centurion.
Ngidi debuts as Proteas bat
South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against India at Centurion.
Proteas batsmen must embrace trial by fire
The Proteas’ top-order batsmen must follow AB de Villiers’ lead and take the fight to the India bowlers at Centurion.
Speed thrills for new-look SA
The Proteas look set to reap the benefits of a four-prong seam attack in the short- and long-term.
Big Vern’s super six
Vernon Philander’s career-best performance of 6-42 on day four at Newlands is our Play of the Day.
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.
Pandya sparks India to life
Hardik Pandya’s momentum-shifting knock of 93 on day two at Newlands is our Play of the Day.
