Proteas bat against pink ball first
The Proteas have won the toss and have elected to bat first, in their first-ever day-night encounter in the third Test against Australia.
The Proteas have won the toss and have elected to bat first, in their first-ever day-night encounter in the third Test against Australia.
Tom Sizeland highlights five points of discussion ahead of the Proteas’ first-ever day-night Test.
The ICC rushed their decision to fine Faf du Plessis, and it now sets a dangerous and complicated precedent.
In light of the Proteas’ dominance against Australia, AB de Villiers’ impending return to the Test side is a complicated one.
The Proteas have won their third consecutive Test series in Australia, after thrashing Australia by an innings and 80 runs in Hobart on Tuesday.
The Proteas will look to chip away in the morning session on day four, with Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja fighting for their side’s survival.
A Quinton de Kock century and a double Kyle Abbott strike has left Australia trailing the Proteas by 120 runsĀ in Hobart.
A Quinton de Kock ton lifted the Proteas to 326, before Kyle Abbott struck in the first over to leave Australia on 54-1.
Quinton de Kock scored his second Test century to press home the Proteas’ advantage against Australia, taking the lead to 203.
Plenty of play is expected on day three as the Proteas look to extend their 86-run first-innings lead over Australia in Hobart.
Heavy rain in Hobart forced play to be abandoned on day two without a ball being bowled.
Constant rain in Hobart means play will be delayed on day two, with the rain set to get heavier later in the day.
A scintillating day of Test cricket saw the Proteas build an 86-run lead after 15 wickets fell on day one in Hobart.
An outstanding opening spell from Vernon Philander has seen Australia crumble to 43-6 on day one of the second Test in Hobart.
Tom Sizeland highlights five points of discussion ahead of the second Test in Hobart, starting Saturday.