Amla keeps Proteas in contest
Hashim Amla scored a crucial half-century on day two at the Wanderers to keep South Africa’s chances of beating India alive.
Hashim Amla scored a crucial half-century on day two at the Wanderers to keep South Africa’s chances of beating India alive.
South Africa were 143-6 and trailed by 44 runs at tea on day two at the Wanderers.
Kagiso Rabada and Hashim Amla overcame the challenging pitch conditions to boost South Africa to 81-3 at lunch on day two.
South Africa’s hopes of a big lead will hinge on their ability to combat the challenging conditions in the first session on day two at the Wanderers.
Andile Phehlukwayo’s crucial spell on day one at the Wanderers is our Play of the Day.
Morne Morkel struck late in the second session to leave India on 114-4 at tea on day one.
India recovered after losing both openers to go to lunch on 45-2 on day one at the Wanderers.
India have won the toss and opted to bat in the third Test against South Africa at the Wanderers.
Noting the Proteas’ preferred format of four seamers, Australia have called up uncapped paceman Jhye Richardson for the four-Test tour starting in March.
The Proteas found a winning formula and a new identity in the 2-0 series victory over India.
Lungi Ngidi’s match-clinching performance of 6-39 at Centurion is our Play of the Day.
Lungi Ngidi ripped through the India lineup on day five as South Africa romped to a 135-run victory as well as an emphatic 2-0 series win.
Lungi Ngidi claimed his fifth wicket to reduce India to 151-9 early on day five at Centurion.
South Africa need seven more wickets to win the Test at Centurion and clinch the series 2-0.
Lungi Ngidi’s fiery spell of 2-14 late on day four is our Play of the Day.