
‘Indian pitches were predictable’
South Africa needed to show the same application they did in the final Test against India earlier in the series.
South Africa needed to show the same application they did in the final Test against India earlier in the series.
In the wake of a 337-run defeat to India in the fourth and final Test in Delhi on Monday, there was sympathy on Twitter for how South Africa battled hard for what would have been a memorable draw.
In the end, it was a session too far for South Africa as India won the fourth Test by 337 runs to take the series 3-0 in Delhi on Monday.
When the Warriors collapsed in an untidy heap against the Highveld Lions, the Ram Slam play-off line-up was settled: the Cobras will travel to Durban to face the Dolphins on Wednesday.
Temba Bavuma believes the batsmen have the resolve and temperament to save the fourth Test against India on Monday.
South Africa must focus on their game plans, instead of on saving the Test, when they resume batting on day five.
Three sessions, or roughly 90 overs, stand between South Africa and an unlikely draw in the fourth Test against India in New Delhi.
Kyle Abbott’s change of mind set towards the subcontinent conditions has been the secret behind his success during the fourth Test against India in Delhi.
The longer India bat, the better chance South Africa have of saving the fourth Test against India in Delhi.
An unbeaten 133-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane has put India in a commanding position with two days left in the fourth Test.
Morne van Wyk chose the perfect time to return to form as his unbeaten half-century guided the Dolphins to an eight-wicket win over the Cape Cobras at Kingsmead.
Proteas coach Russell Domingo was at a loss for words in his analysis of South Africa’s embarrassing collapse, but discounted the proverbial ‘one foot on the plane’ attitude.
South Africa have some serious introspection to do before they face England at home at the end of the month.
With one foot seemingly already on the plane, South Africa’s batsmen fell to spin again; but this time it was Ravindra Jadeja who did the damage.
Dane Piedt has credited his experience with the South Africa A tour of India in August for the confidence in his performance for the Proteas on the opening day of the fourth Test.