Faf: The best we’ve ever been
Faf du Plessis says the Proteas’ 3-1 Test series win against Australia was their best performance as a team.
Philander’s 200th wicket
Vernon Philander dismissing Mitchell Marsh at the Wanderers for his 200th Test wicket is our Play of the Day.
Philander seals historic victory
Vernon Philander took 6-21 as the Proteas thrashed Australia by 492 runs to secure a 3-1 series win.
‘Nice guys come second’
Dean Elgar says Australia’s submissive approach during the fourth Test is odd.
Elgar: I had to bite the bullet
Dean Elgar says his ability to absorb pressure allowed Faf du Plessis to play with freedom as the Proteas built a 611-run lead on day four of the final Test against Australia at the Wanderers.
Salute to Faf’s courage
The ball that rapped Faf du Plessis on the finger sparked a change of mindset and spurred the captain on to his eighth Test hundred. His bravery is our Play of the Day.
Morkel cracks Aussie resistance
Morne Morkel, even while nursing a side strain, took two wickets as Australia ended day four on 88-3, chasing the impossible target of 611.
Bowler injuries force Proteas hand
Faf du Plessis battled his way to his eighth Test hundred as the Proteas relentlessly batted on to 344-6 at tea of day four at the Wanderers, a lead of 611.
Faf, Elgar pile on the runs
Half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar took the Proteas to 202-3 at lunch, with a 469-run lead over Australia on day four at the Wanderers.
Pacemen fatigue prevented follow-on
Keshav Maharaj says the Proteas did not enforce the follow-on because their fast bowlers needed a rest.
Proteas take lead past 400
The Proteas crawled to 134-3 at stumps on day three of the fourth Test at the Wanderers, stretching their lead to 401.
Proteas smother Aussies
The Proteas posted 58-1 to extend their lead to 325 runs by tea on day three of the fourth Test at the Wanderers.
‘Critics can say what they want’
Temba Bavuma says he is not fazed by critics who don’t think he deserves his spot in South Africa’s Test side.
Philander leads Aussie rout
Australia were left in tatters and staring a heavy defeat in the face when they closed day two of the fourth Test on 110-6, still 378 behind the Proteas’ first offering.
Bavuma denied in run fest
Temba Bavuma was cruelly denied his second career hundred, being left stranded on 95 when South Africa were bowled out for 488 on day two at the Wanderers.
