
Bring back bat-ball balance
South Africa has a reputation as a top-class fast-bowling factory, but a worrying trend is developing: the flat wicket.
South Africa has a reputation as a top-class fast-bowling factory, but a worrying trend is developing: the flat wicket.
The Cobras lower order had to hang on grimly against a spin assault by the Warriors to rescue a thrilling draw in Port Elizabeth.
Day three of the Sunfoil fixtures saw Wiaan Mulder, Pieter Malan, Zubayr Hamza, and Pite van Biljon record tons.
Just 14 wickets went down on day two in the three Sunfoil matches across the country as the batsmen set imposing targets.
Andile Phehlukwayo’s fighting 62 in helping the Dolphins save the Sunfoil game in Centurion could not have come at a better time.
The coastal teams all came away with a respectable draw away from home in the first round of the Sunfoil Series, but bonus points set the pace.
Hashim Amla warmed up for the Bangladesh Test series by scoring 189 on a day of centuries in the Sunfoil Series.
The potential Proteas opening pair of Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram gave a hint of what was possible in the Titans’ Sunfoil match against the Dolphins.
Led by Jon-Jon Smuts, the Warriors resolutely strangled the Highveld Lions’ attack and ran up a formidable total of 503-8 in their Sunfoil Series match in Johannesburg.
The Knights set off in defence of their Sunfoil Series title by bowling out the Cobras for 159 in Bloemfontein.
The Dolphins have appointed Heinrich Strydom as their new CEO.
The Dolphins announced their squad for the 2017-18 as they aim for some much-needed silverware.
Wicketkeeper-batsman, Dane Vilas, has signed a contract with the Dolphins for the 2017-18 domestic season, after seven seasons with the Cobras.
In what is essentially a quarter-final, the Dolphins take on the Knights for playoff progression in the One Day Cup.
Vaughn van Jaarsveld’s 108 off 77 balls and Andile Phehlukwayo’s 64 off 47, helped the Dolphins claim a 118-run win against the Lions in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.