Proteas fight back to stun Aussies
From 158-0 to 244 all out, an incredible fightback from the Proteas has seen them restrict Australia’s lead to just two runs.
Proteas strike, Steyn injured
The Proteas took four quick wickets to peg Australia back to 181-4 at lunch, but Dale Steyn is off the field with a shoulder injury.
Australia dominate on day one
The Proteas were bowled out for 242 before a David Warner blitz saw Australia close on 105-0 on day one in Perth.
Proteas bowled for 242
Quinton de Kock’s 84 lifted the Proteas to 242 as the top order struggled on day one against Australia in Perth.
Bavuma, De Kock stabilise Proteas
Fifties from Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock carried the Proteas to 175-7 by tea on day one on the first Test in Perth.
Maharaj debuts, Proteas bat
Keshav Maharaj makes his debut, as the Proteas choose to bat first in the first Test against Australia at the Waca.
‘Skill will win’ – Rabada
Kagiso Rabada won’t back down to the sledging the Australians are famous for and remains confident for the Test series Down Under.
Maharaj and Morkel perform in warm-up
Keshav Maharaj (3-59) and Morne Morkel (2-67) give selectors something to think about after their stand-out performances against South Australia XI.
Top 5: Test batsman against Aus
We look at South Africa’s top Test batsmen against Australia ahead of their November series.
We can’t be complacent – Bavuma
Proteas batsman Temba Bavuma says the side shouldn’t read too much into the individual performances from the two tour matches they played.
Maharaj impresses against South Australia
Keshav Maharaj has pressed claims for a Test debut in next week’s opener against Australia, after taking three wickets in the drawn tour match against South Australia XI.
Different squads for different formats?
In February, Australia are playing a T20 at home while their Test side is on tour in India. Is this the way forward? SAcricketmag.com picks their T20 sides if the Proteas were to do that.
‘Aussie bowlers lack fear factor’
South Africa batting coach Neil McKenzie believes that Australia’s bowling attack lacks any source of a fear factor.
‘Lots of work to do’ – Smith
Steve Smith knows Australia will have their work cut out for them against SA, as they look to bounce back after a poor period of defeats.
Aussies praise injured AB
The Australian team ran out of superlatives to explain how much the Proteas will miss AB for the Test series.
