De Kock edges SA closer to 200

Quinton de Kock scored his 17th half-century as the Proteas took a total of 185-7 into tea on day one at St George’s Park. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

Sri Lanka rattle Proteas, four down at lunch

The Proteas suffered yet another top-order collapse as they went into lunch on 73-4 in Port Elizabeth. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

Mulder debuts, SA bat first

The Proteas won the toss and will bat first in the series decider against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

2ND TEST PREVIEW: Is Mulder the answer?

The Proteas need to make a statement of intent after their shock defeat to Sri Lanka in the first Test at Kingsmead, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

SA’s Test Championship dilemma

The Proteas wasted vital opportunities to test new talent in preparation of building their Test Championship side, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Faf’s three career-defining knocks

To commemorate Faf du Plessis entering the top 10 of the Test ICC rankings, we revisit three career-defining performances from the Proteas skipper. 

Renegades take BBL title as Stars blow it

The Melbourne Renegades clinched a dramatic 13-run win in the Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars by defending 145-5.

Perera 153 snatches dramatic victory from Proteas

Kusal Perera (153) farmed the strike superbly in playing one of Test cricket’s great innings to take Sri Lanka over the line for a thrilling one-wicket win at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports. 

Perera battles past fired-up Steyn

Kusal Perera scored his second half-century of the Test after Dale Steyn’s early strikes saw Sri Lanka go into lunch on 166-5 still needing 138 runs to win. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

SA quicks pile pressure on Sri Lanka

The Proteas reduced Sri Lanka to 82-3 after tea on day three while the visitors still need 221 runs for victory in the first Test at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

Sri Lanka begin chase of 304

Sri Lanka started their chase of 304 and headed into tea on 28-0 in the first Test against the Proteas at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

Faf, De Kock settle contest

The Proteas took a 271-run lead into lunch on day three thanks to half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

Faf, De Kock left with mountain to climb

The Proteas ended day two with a lead of 170 after losing four wickets for 126 runs in the final session at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.

Steyn takes four, Sri Lanka out for 191

Dale Steyn’s 4-48 helped skittle Sri Lanka for 191 as the Proteas took a lead of 44 runs into tea on day two of the first Test at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports. 

Steyn, Philander spark Proteas comeback

The Proteas’ seam attack took crucial wickets before lunch on day two to reduce Sri Lanka to 132-6 at Kingsmead. KHALID MOHIDIN reports.