Proteas declare on 540-8
The Proteas batted for just three more overs after lunch to hand Australia 539 for victory.
Proteas stretch lead to 506
Fifties from Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander allowed the Proteas to get to 508-7 by lunch on day four.
Record total awaits Australia
The Proteas will force Australia to chase a record total as they look to press home the advantage in the morning session on day four.
Duminy and Elgar crush Aussies
Centuries from JP Duminy and Dean Elgar, in a partnership of 250, put the Proteas in a dominant position on day three of the first Test against Australia.
Duminy and Elgar tons crush Aussies
Hundreds from JP Duminy and Dean Elgar, in a partnership of 250, put the Proteas in dominating position at tea on day three against Australia in Perth.
Duminy, Elgar tighten grip
JP Duminy and Dean Elgar built a 138-run stand as the Proteas tightened their grip in the first session of the third day against Australia at Perth.
First session crucial on day 3
The Proteas are in control going into the third day of the first Test at Perth, but the first session will be crucial.
Steyn out of series
Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the Australian Test series after breaking his shoulder while bowling.
Warner cursed by Nicholas
David Warner was undone by the commentator’s curse after Mark Nicholas mentions that he’s never been dismissed in the 90s.
No one to blame for Hughes death
A coroner ruled that a ‘minuscule misjudgment’ by Australia batsman Phil Hughes was what led to his death.
Proteas fight back to stun Aussies
From 158-0 to 244 all out, an incredible fightback from the Proteas has seen them restrict Australia’s lead to just two runs.
Proteas strike, Steyn injured
The Proteas took four quick wickets to peg Australia back to 181-4 at lunch, but Dale Steyn is off the field with a shoulder injury.
Aus in charge after day one
Australia is well on top despite a solid 84 from Quinton de Kock, as the hosts posted 105-0 to trail by 137 at stumps on day one.
Australia dominate on day one
The Proteas were bowled out for 242 before a David Warner blitz saw Australia close on 105-0 on day one in Perth.
Proteas bowled for 242
Quinton de Kock’s 84 lifted the Proteas to 242 as the top order struggled on day one against Australia in Perth.
