Morkel dismisses Cook … again
Morne Morkel’s double dismissal of Alastair Cook in the third Test means that no other bowler has dismissed him more times in his career.
Mistakes were made – now let’s move on
There’s no time to point fingers. This is a lightning quick turnaround before the start of the final Test on Friday, writes GARY LEMKE. This third Test at The Oval was over as a contest after day three. In many aspects the match mirrored the first Test at Lord’s, before South Africa continued their Jekyll ’n Hyde display with a… Read more →
We lacked consistency — Faf
Faf du Plessis bemoaned the Proteas’ consistency in their 239-run defeat to England but backed his charges to bounce back in time for the final Test.
Elgar ends hundred-drought
Dean Elgar’s defiant stand of 136 at The Oval is our Play of the Day.
Elgar fights on as SA lose three
Dean Elgar scored a century, but the Proteas finished the first session of day five at The Oval seven wickets down. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA staring down the barrel
England go into day five at The Oval needing six more wickets for victory, and to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
England exploited conditions well – Birrell
Proteas assistant coach, Adrian Birrell, said England’s ability to take advantage of the conditions is what kept them on top of the Proteas.
Proteas wilt as England apply pressure
As much as we applauded Faf du Plessis for sparking a second Test turnaround at Trent Bridge, we have to say that The Oval hasn’t been his finest hour, writes GARY LEMKE.
England on the brink of victory
The Proteas are hanging on by a thread as they go into day five on 117-4, trailing England by 375 runs in the third Test at the Oval.
Gritty Elgar digs deep
Dean Elgar’s brave and determined innings of 72 not out, is our Play of the Day.
England set Proteas 492 for victory
England declared on 313-8, handing the Proteas four sessions to chase down a world-record 492 at The Oval.
Westley, Root get England lead to 331
Tom Westley and Joe Root built up a stand of 61 to guide England to 153-2 by lunch on day four at The Oval.
Rain not expected to save Proteas on day four
With little rain expected on day four, the Proteas are going to have to dig deep to stay in the third Test at The Oval.
England will look to get 450 ahead
South African cricket fans around the world will be doing a rain dance for the area around The Oval in London to be soaked for the next two days, writes GARY LEMKE. The weatherman has forecast two relatively dry days however, despite the rain which saw just 123 runs scored, South Africa getting 49 of them before Temba Bavuma was last… Read more →
Rain keeps Proteas in the game
Persistent rain throughout the second half of the day at The Oval has left England on 74-1, leading the Proteas by 252 runs.
