Hendricks leads way for Knights
It was a great day for the Knights, led by Reeza Hendricks’ 157 against the Cape Cobras on Saturday, and the Dolphins are surfing along against the Titans at 252 for four
Rain halts SA’s momentum
Faf du Plessis was dismissed for 103 before rain stopped play on day two of the Test at St George’s Park.
Elgar: It’s down to patience
Dean Elgar believes he has conquered a demon by scoring his third Test century, against the West Indies at Port Elizabeth on the first day’s play on Friday.
St George’s, Day 1: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the Test at St George’s Park.
Bavuma: I’m excited, even scared
Earlier this month, SA Cricket magazine spoke exclusively to South Africa’s new Test squad recruit Temba Bavuma, about characteristic curiosity, diminutive size, maturity – and more. Here’s the article again in case you missed it.
MVP 9: Chris Morris
This week, we will, with great respect, ignore the claims of various Proteas players for the Most Valuable Player award for the week, due to the nature of the opposition at Centurion, and look a little further down the line.
Cobras on the rack
Cape Cobras v Knights at Paarl The reigning champions, at their home from home, will be desperate for a win: to lose two out of two in your own backyard is not the ideal way to begin the defence of the title. The Cobras were well beaten by the Highveld Lions at Newlands last Sunday with a poor batting performance,… Read more →
Bavuma gets Test cap
Temba Bavuma became only the sixth ethnic black African to play Test cricket for South Africa ahead of the second Test against the West Indies starts at St George’s Park on Friday.
We’re ready, says Faf
The preparations and the set-up within the Proteas will give the home team the edge in the second Test against the West Indies, says Faf du Plessis.
Proteas have the depth
Whenever a team is in trouble, the coach’s default mode is get his men to “stick to the basics, stick to the gameplan.”
SA vs WI: All the Test stats
Ahead of the second Test starting on Friday, we look at the updated key Test stats featuring South Africa and West Indies. Four new entries were recorded in the first Test at Centurion.
Peterson out, Tahir in
Spinning all-rounder Robin Peterson has been ruled out of the remainder of South Africa’s Test series against the West Indies due to injury.
Sunfoil Series stats
Following another round of Sunfoil Series matches, here’s a look at who’s blowing hot in terms of runs and wickets.
Test call-up for Rossouw
Batsman Rilee Rossouw has been called up to South Africa’s squad for the remainder of this month’s Test series against West Indies, after wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock was ruled out due to an ankle injury. Rossouw has played three ODI and T20I caps respectively, but is uncapped at Test level. The diminutive Temba Bavuma, however, will likely debut as De… Read more →
Morris sees Lions top table
Chris Morris downed the Cobras, Marchant de Lange was too strong for the Knights – and the Dolphins and Warriors settled on a draw. Morris sees Lions top table Chris Morris’ four-wicket haul condemned the Cape Cobras to defeat at Newlands at the start of their Sunfoil Series defence – and lifted the Lions to the top of the table… Read more →
