Proteas’ fire extinguished
South Africa are staring at defeat as they finished day four of the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead on 293-9.
South Africa are staring at defeat as they finished day four of the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead on 293-9.
Aiden Markram offered a bit of resistance as the Proteas finished the second session on 167-5 in the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead.
South Africa were reduced to 63-4 by lunch on day four of the first Test against Australia at Kingsmead.
Proteas assistant coach Malibongwe Maketa addresses the media after day three of the first Test against Australia in Durban.
Two quick wickets by Mitchell Starc sees Australia on the bring of victory at Kingsmead in Durban.
The Proteas could face a frustrating morning on day four as Cameron Bancroft confirmed that Australia will bat until they are all out.
Faf du Plessis’ decision to introduce Dean Elgar, who picked up the wicket of Australia captain Steve Smith, is our Play of the Day.
Bad light stopped play on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead as South Africa pegged Australia back to 213-9.
South Africa reduced Australia to 175-6 at tea on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead, but the visitors still had a lead of 364.
Australia turned the heat on South Africa as they finished the first session on day three of the first Test at Kingsmead on 112-3, and a lead of 301.
Morne Morkel led the South African fightback with three quick wickets as they pegged Australia back at the end of day three at Kingsmead.
Mitchell Marsh praised his teammate Mitchell Starc whose five-for helped skittle the Proteas out for 162 at Kingsmead on Friday.
AB de Villiers says the Proteas can turn their 189-run deficit around to take the upper hand against Australia.
Mitchell Starc picking up the wicket of South Africa captain Faf du Plessis at Kingsmead is our Play of the Day.
Australia completely dominated South Africa on day two at Kingsmead as they bowled the hosts out for 162 to claim a 189 first-innings lead.