
New Test, new challenge – Elgar
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.
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.
On this day, Vernon Philander took 5-15 on debut to help SA skittle Australia for 47 in their second innings at Newlands in 2011.
The Proteas held on to their unbeaten record at the Waca in a dominant performance against Australia.
The Proteas, the Springboks and Bafana Bafana will be in action on Saturday on a proudly South African sporting weekend.
Dwaine Pretorius expressed his delight at being called up to the Proteas squad after the injury of Dale Steyn.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has described the 177-run win against Australia in Perth as ‘the best Test match of my career’.
Kagiso Rabada takes 5-92 as the Proteas win the first Test by 177 runs to extend their unbeaten run in Perth.
Lions all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been called up the Test squad as a replacement for the injured Dale Steyn.
Kagiso Rabada had an amazing Australia debut, taking a five-for in their second innings to lead SA to a 177-run victory at the Waca.
The Proteas completed a remarkable turnaround in the first Test against Australia, thrashing them by 177 runs in Perth on Monday.
Mark Taylor and Ian Healy analyse Temba Bavuma’s amazing run-out which removed David Warner on 35 on day four at the Waca.
Kagiso Rabada secured his five-wicket haul towards the end of the morning session to leave the Proteas just three wickets away from victory.
Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander might need the spinners to aid them on day five as they look to wrap up the first Test.