Revisiting Trent Bridge
SACricketmag.com revisits the five clashes between England and the Proteas at Trent Bridge over the last 20 years.
De Kock deserves key role
Quinton de Kock has to be backed at No 4 in the absence of AB de Villiers.
Proteas face selection crisis
The ICC’s ridiculous decision to suspend Kagiso Rabada means the selectors have a difficult decision to make.
In boxing parlance, SA were KO’d in round 12
There is a gulf between South Africa and England that suggests the best the visitors can do is minimise the damage.
Proteas lashed at Lord’s
England ripped through the Proteas batting order to win the first Test at Lord’s by 211 runs. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA lose three in pursuit of 331
The Proteas were 25-3 in pursuit of a winning score of 331 at tea on day four at Lord’s. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Bowlers fire to give tourists hope
The Proteas fired to claim seven wickets in the first session on day four and reduce England to 182-8. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA need early wickets
The Proteas’ chances of saving the Test at Lord’s may hinge on their performance in the first session of day four.
Proteas in search of a first Test hero
This is true Test cricket. After frenetic T20s and ODIs, this is a return to white clothing, and 119 runs scored in 51 overs for only one wicket, writes GARY LEMKE.
Cook gets England to 119-1 to extend lead
England are in control of the first Test against the Proteas, as Alastair Cook’s half-century gave them a 216-run lead going into day four at Lord’s.
Proteas bowled for 361 as England build lead
England went into tea on day three against the Proteas at Lord’s on 48-0, as they built up a lead of 145 runs.
De Kock departs, but gets Proteas past 300
Quinton de Kock coasted to the second-fastest 50 at Lord’s as he helped the Proteas to 323-8 by lunch on day three at Lord’s.
Bavuma and De Kock the key on day three
If Temba Bavuma can push on and form some partnerships in the lower order, it will go a long way towards keeping his side in the match.
Bavuma, De Bruyn lead Proteas fight
A 99-run stand between Temba Bavuma and Theunis de Bruyn got the Proteas to 214-5 by the close of day two against England at Lord’s.
Elgar pushes Proteas to 96-2
Dean Elgar goes into tea on 54, as he steered the Proteas to 96-2 on day two against England at Lord’s.
