SA well-placed after Amla’s 87
Hashim Amla top-scored as the Proteas set England a mammoth target of 474 on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Amla on song again
Hashim Amla scored a pair of fifties for the first time in an away Test for seven years, and that’s our Play of the Day.
Patient Proteas march on
Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis steered South Africa to a 366-run lead at tea on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA on top despite late stutter
Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla scored half-centuries as South Africa progressed to 160-3 at lunch on day three at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Proteas pursue big lead
The Proteas will have the opportunity to bat England out of the contest on day three of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Maharaj turns England inside out
Keshav Maharaj’s 3-21, which helped bundle England out for 205, is Khalid Mohidin’s Play of the Day.
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.
Morris wipes out England for 205
Chris Morris finished with figures of 3-38 as England’s lower order collapsed and were bundled out for 205 in 51.5 overs.
Maharaj throttles England by tea
Keshav Maharaj took 2-13 to help pin England back at 184-6 at tea on day two.
Root hits fifty after early SA strikes
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.
Can Philander push on?
Vernon Philander needs to lead the tail as the Proteas aim for a 350-plus score on day two.
Du Plessis again shows his worth
Faf du Plessis’ worth as a Test captain was amplified as South Africa showed character at Trent Bridge, writes GARY LEMKE.
‘The day went back and forth’
Quinton de Kock feels that day one of the second Test was shared after a final session fightback from England.
Day two is moving day – De Kock
Quinton de Kock says the Proteas must use day two to build on their strong position of 309-6.
Philander puts SA on top
Vernon Philander’s well-paced half-century boosted the Proteas to 309-6 at stumps on day one at Trent Bridge. JON CARDINELLI reports.
