India rise to Proteas’ challenge
South Africa were 65-2 and enjoyed a 142-run lead at stumps on day two at Newlands.
Jon Cardinelli
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.
AB’s thrilling counterattack
AB de Villiers’ knock of 65 in difficult conditions at Newlands is our Play of the Day.
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.
Batting must be AB’s focus
South Africa’s success against India and Australia may hinge on the management of AB de Villiers.
Maharaj gets Zim in a spin
Keshav Maharaj’s performance of 5-59 at St George’s Park is our Play of the Day.
Potent Proteas destroy Zimbabwe
The Proteas bowlers combined to claim 16 wickets on day two and beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 120 runs at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Morkel mauls Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe were 36-0 at tea after a Morné Morkel-inspired South Africa enforced the follow-on earlier on day two at St George’s Park.
Zimbabwe face defining session
The Zimbabwe batsmen will face a battle for survival in the first session of day two at St George’s Park.
Markram’s measured ton
Aiden Markram’s determined knock of 125 at St George’s Park is our Play of the Day.
