Day-night Test leaves bittersweet taste
South Africa’s Test victory taught us nothing we didn’t already know about day-night pink ball cricket, writes GARY LEMKE.
‘I love taking responsibility’
AB de Villiers says that his appointment as captain and wicketkeeper came as a shock to him, but he enjoyed the responsibility.
Potent Proteas destroy Zimbabwe
The Proteas bowlers combined to claim 16 wickets on day two and beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 120 runs at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Morkel mauls Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe were 36-0 at tea after a Morné Morkel-inspired South Africa enforced the follow-on earlier on day two at St George’s Park.
Zimbabwe face defining session
The Zimbabwe batsmen will face a battle for survival in the first session of day two at St George’s Park.
Morkel blasts back
It is always a nervous time coming back from injury, but Morne Morkel returned with power and confidence, taking three Zimbabwe wickets in 25 balls to earn our Turbo Bowler award.
Markram’s measured ton
Aiden Markram’s determined knock of 125 at St George’s Park is our Play of the Day.
Markram, Morkel lift Proteas
Aiden Markram scored a century and Morné Morkel ripped through the Zimbabwe top order to put South Africa in charge after day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Markram leads SA charge
Aiden Markram scored his second Test century to boost South Africa to 251-4 at the dinner break on day one at St George’s Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA lose two after slow start
South Africa were 96-2 at tea on day one at St George’s Park, JON CARDINELLI reports.
De Villiers leads as SA bat
The Proteas have won the toss and decided to bat first in the inaugural four-day Test against Zimbabwe in Port Elizabeth.
Faf out; AB takes over
AB de Villiers will captain the Proteas in their day-night Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Tuesday in Port Elizabeth, after Faf du Plessis was ruled out because of a viral infection.
Faf Test return in doubt
Faf du Plessis’ return for the Boxing Day four-day Test against Zimbabwe has been stalled by a viral infection.
Maketa a trump card for Proteas in PE Test?
Assistant coach, Malibongwe Maketa, says he’s prepared for the day-night Test match against Zimbabwe starting at St George’s Park on Tuesday.
I will drive Gibson’s vision – Maketa
Malibongwe Maketa says he is comfortable with his role as assistant coach to Ottis Gibson ahead of the Proteas’ four-day pink-ball Test against Zimbabwe.
