Markram makes his mark, De Kock crashes
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas players out of 10 in the series defeat by Pakistan.
Pakistan pummel pathetic Proteas
South Africa lost seven wickets for 33 runs to collapse in the most disgraceful fashion, handing Pakistan a series victory in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan punish impotent Proteas
Pakistan finished the third day’s play in Rawalpindi 200 runs ahead with four wickets in hand, after yet another spineless batting performance from the Proteas.
Rain stops play in seesaw day
The heavens opened and halted play for a day during which Pakistan recovered from 22-3 to take control of the first Test in Rawalpindi against South Africa.
Nortje: Proteas looking to bounce back
Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje says the tour of Pakistan has been tough, but the Proteas are looking forward to bounce back in the second Test.
Highlights: Pakistan cruise to victory
Pakistan crushed the Proteas by seven wickets after yet another below-par performance by the South African batsmen.
LIVE: Proteas vs Pakistan (Day 4)
Follow all the action from day four live as Pakistan host South Africa in Karachi.
Highlights: Pakistan vs Proteas (Day 3)
The Proteas will take a slender 29-run lead into day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi.
Markram leads Proteas fightback but Pakistan strike late
Aiden Markram scored 74, anchoring the innings as the Proteas wiped out a 158-run deficit, but the tourists lost three late wickets to leave them 29 runs ahead with just six wickets in hand.
Lunch: Pakistan punish toothless Proteas
Pakistan added runs quickly in the morning session to get 158 ahead and put the Proteas under immense pressure.
What now for damaged De Kock?
Decisive action is needed to arrest Quinton de Kock’s slump. Either he must be freed of the captaincy immediately, or he must be dropped, argues SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
Proteas bowlers redeem miserable batting effort in Karachi
Inexplicable decisions caused a Proteas slump to 220 all out on the first day of the Test against Pakistan in Karachi, only for their bowlers to excel and put them in charge.
Lunch: Proteas stumble, then stabilise
The Proteas lost two wickets in the morning session but Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis set the innings on course once more.
Spin in focus for Proteas
Proteas head coach Mark Boucher says the wicket in Karachi is likely to spin far more than it has historically, explaining that reverse swing may not be a factor.
The Proteas’ most pressing questions
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE looks at five key issues facing the Proteas as they prepare to battle Pakistan in a two-Test series.
