De Kock, Amla push lead past 200
Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock helped the Proteas take a 212-run lead despite Pakistan reducing the hosts to 135-5 on day two of the third Test, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Proteas extend dominance
Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla extended the Proteas’ lead to 102 at tea after Pakistan were skittled for 185 on day two of the third Test against Pakistan.
Olivier’s third five-for topples Pakistan
Duanne Olivier completed his third five-for of the series as Pakistan were skittled for 185 halfway through day two of the third Test at Wanderers.
Olivier ends circus first session
Duanne Olivier took two crucial wickets after six missed opportunities by the Proteas at the start of the first session on day two of the third Test against Pakistan.
Pendulum swings at Wanderers
The final session saw nine wickets fall for 53 runs as the Proteas were toppled for 262 before Vernon Philander’s double strike saw Pakistan end day one on 17-2 writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Hamza, De Bruyn take SA past 200
Zubayr Hamza and Theunis de Bruyn took the Proteas past the 200-run mark at the tea break on day one of the third Test against Pakistan.
Markram sets the tone for SA
Aiden Markram reached his fifth half-century as the Proteas scored 108-1 by lunch on day one of the third Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers.
Hamza debuts, Proteas bat first
Zubayr Hamza became the 100th capped post-isolation Protea as South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first in the third Test against Pakistan.
Uncovered: Zubayr Hamza (Episode 3)
Khalid Mohidin chatted to Zubayr Hamza in episode three of SACricketmag.com’s exclusive documentary series, Uncovered.
Bavuma possesses invaluable attributes
Temba Bavuma’s performances in the Test series against Pakistan prove why he is a crucial cog in the Proteas’ batting unit, writes KHALID MOHDIN.
Gibson: SA pitches should favour Proteas
Ottis Gibson says that until the ICC asks for standardised pitches around the world, he expects home tracks to continue to favour the Proteas, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.
Faf: We never ask for ridiculous pitches
Faf du Plessis has insisted that he and Proteas coach Ottis Gibson have never asked for ‘ridiculous’ home pitches to be prepared, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
WATCH: Sarfraz Ahmed on series loss
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed speaks to the media after his side lost the second Test at Newlands, with the Proteas taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
WATCH: Faf on nine-wicket win
Faf du Plessis chats to the media after the Proteas’ nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands.
T20 the big change in Test cricket – Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis has highlighted the influence of the T20 format on the drastic reduction of playing days in Test cricket, writes KHALID MOHIDIN at Newlands.
