Reflection time
No 1 in the ODI rankings. No 2 in the Test rankings. The Proteas can reflect on a very successful season.
Drawn series would have been fair
The top-order failings throughout the series means the Proteas were fortunate to have won the series against New Zealand.
Saved by the rain – Faf
Faf du Plessis has admitted that his side were lucky to emerge with a series victory in New Zealand, after the final Test in Hamilton was rained out.
Proteas’ batting woes run deep
A dearth of substantial top-order partnerships continues to limit the Proteas’ potency.
Proteas win series as rain forces draw
Heavy overnight rain forced day five of the third Test off, allowing the Proteas to win the series 1-0, and move up to No 2 in the world.
Proteas could lose out on R3,74-million
If the Proteas lose tomorrow, they will remain No 3 in the Test rankings, and lose out on a considerable amount of prize money.
Proteas aim to repeat history
Proteas assistant coach Adrian Birrell believes they can show the fighting spirit that has seen them draw Test matches against the odds in recent times.
NZ on top after SA collapse
South Africa were 80-5 and trailed by 95 runs at stumps on day four of the series-deciding Test in Hamilton.
Kiwis boost lead to 175
Colin de Grandhomme blasted 57 as New Zealand finished their first innings with a 175-run lead at tea on day four in Hamilton.
Williamson falls as SA stall NZ
Kane Williamson finished on 176 as New Zealand crept to an 83-run lead at lunch on day four in Hamilton.
Kiwis in race against time
New Zealand have to show more urgency on day four if they’re to avoid drawing the third Test and losing the series.
Seamers stopped NZ getting away
South Africa still have a bit of work to do before they can crack open the beers to celebrate a Test series victory in New Zealand. The Proteas are 1-0 up in the three-match series and with two days to go in Hamilton, a draw seems the most obvious result. The bookies agree, with 4-10 being offered for that eventuality,… Read more →
Williamson puts Kiwis in lead
Kane Williamson’s 148 took New Zealand to 321-4 by stumps on day three, but three late wickets have brought the Proteas back.
Morkel’s magic milestone
Morné Morkel gave South Africans something to shout about when he claimed his 250th Test wicket at Seddon Park.
Williamson, Raval steer NZ past 200
Kane Williamson became the fastest New Zealander to 5 000 Test runs, as his solid partnership with Jeet Raval got the Black Caps to 209-1 by tea.
