Proteas build fortress against Bangladesh

An opening stand of 243 in 54 overs by Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram set the tone for the Proteas on day one against Bangladesh. 

Markram secures ton as Proteas race on

Aiden Markram, cruelly denied a hundred on debut by a run-out last time out, passed the magic milestone in Bloemfontein as the Proteas went to tea on 256-1.

Elgar, Markram in command

As they did in the first Test, Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram stamped their authority on the match in Bloemfontein, going into lunch on 126-0.

Parnell in as Proteas bat first

The Proteas lost the toss and were again invited to bat in the second Test against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein.

Faf: We want consistency

Describing the first Test against Bangladesh as ‘perfect’, Proteas captain Faf du Plessis now wants a repeat performance to show consistency.

Setting the pace in Bloemfontein

The wicket and the pace bowlers are the key focuses in the second Test in Bloemfontein against Bangladesh, starting Friday.

Olivier eager for quick wicket

Duanne Olivier, now one the Proteas’ senior strike bowlers in the absence of Morne Morkel, is relishing the prospect of a pacy wicket in the second Test in Bloemfontein.

Tamim ruled out of second Test

Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out of the final Test against South Africa.

First win in the Gibson era

The Proteas enjoyed their first positive result under new coach Ottis Gibson, with a 333-win in the first Test against Bangladesh.

SA vs Bangladesh: Top 5 Test moments

We take a look at the top five moments from the first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh.

We want pace wicket, says Faf

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has demanded a wicket more suited to his pace attack in the second Test against Bangladesh.

‘All-round spotless performance’

Faf du Plessis has praised the Proteas for a perfect all-round performance in the first Test victory against Bangladesh. 

Paterson replaces injured Morkel

Cobras speedster Dane Paterson has been called up to replace the injured Morne Morkel for the second Test against Bangladesh. 

Faf: We performed our skill sets well

Faf du Plessis was happy with the way the Proteas executed their game plan in tough Potchefstroom conditions. 

Maharaj’s momentous milestone

Keshav Maharaj’s caught-and-bowled dismissal of Mustafizur Rahman in the first Test against Bangladesh is our Play of the Day.