
Proteas take lead past 200
The Proteas will take a 205-run lead into day three after 15 wickets tumbled on day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.
The Proteas will take a 205-run lead into day three after 15 wickets tumbled on day two of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.
Chris Morris finished with figures of 3-38 as England’s lower order collapsed and were bundled out for 205 in 51.5 overs.
Keshav Maharaj took 2-13 to help pin England back at 184-6 at tea on day two.
Joe Root raced to a 40-ball 50, despite the Proteas’ quick start toppling England’s openers as the hosts go to lunch on day two at 85-2.
Vernon Philander needs to lead the tail as the Proteas aim for a 350-plus score on day two.
Faf du Plessis’ worth as a Test captain was amplified as South Africa showed character at Trent Bridge, writes GARY LEMKE.
Quinton de Kock feels that day one of the second Test was shared after a final session fightback from England.
Quinton de Kock says the Proteas must use day two to build on their strong position of 309-6.
Vernon Philander’s well-paced half-century boosted the Proteas to 309-6 at stumps on day one at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock steered the Proteas to 179-2 at tea on day one of the Test at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Proteas battled to 56-1, before a rain delay cut short the first session of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
The Proteas have made three changes to the side that lost the first Test, as they bat first against England at Trent Bridge.
Graeme Pollock weighed in on the controversial topic of transformation, saying that the Proteas don’t field their strongest side.
We take a look at the stats that have made Trent Bridge a happy hunting ground for England in recent years.
Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, says that JP Duminy has been dropped for inconsistent performances.