Abbott strikes after De Kock ton
A Quinton de Kock ton lifted the Proteas to 326, before Kyle Abbott struck in the first over to leave Australia on 54-1.
A Quinton de Kock ton lifted the Proteas to 326, before Kyle Abbott struck in the first over to leave Australia on 54-1.
Quinton de Kock scored his second Test century to press home the Proteas’ advantage against Australia, taking the lead to 203.
Plenty of play is expected on day three as the Proteas look to extend their 86-run first-innings lead over Australia in Hobart.
A man has been banned from going to cricket in Australia for three years after he wrote racist graffiti aimed at a South African player.
Heavy rain in Hobart forced play to be abandoned on day two without a ball being bowled.
Constant rain in Hobart means play will be delayed on day two, with the rain set to get heavier later in the day.
A scintillating day of Test cricket saw the Proteas build an 86-run lead after 15 wickets fell on day one in Hobart.
An outstanding opening spell from Vernon Philander has seen Australia crumble to 43-6 on day one of the second Test in Hobart.
Proteas Captain, Faf du Plessis, will stick to the game plan despite rain threatening to ruin days one and two.
Proteas Captain, Faf du Plessis, responded to accusations of ball tampering in the first Test in Perth.
Faf du Plessis’ resilient side are out to make history as they hunt a third consecutive series victory over a ‘hurting’ Australia.
Heavy rain and Hobart’s history might see spinner Keshav Maharaj sacrificed for an all-out pace attack.
Dean Elgar says the Proteas need to adjust to the new conditions in Hobart as they aim for a third-consecutive series victory Down Under.
The Proteas will be guarding against any form of complacency as they prepare for the second Test match in Hobart starting on Saturday.
A lot of Proteas players are fighting for their places, and that’s what brought about their rallying spirit in the first Test in Perth.