Play to SA’s strength
These West Indians aren’t equipped to stand toe-to-toe with the Proteas in the heat of battle for five days.
Hailing Mr Consistency
The Proteas are that much more dangerous now that Vernon Philander is back to his metronomic best.
Test call-up for Rossouw
Batsman Rilee Rossouw has been called up to South Africa’s squad for the remainder of this month’s Test series against West Indies, after wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock was ruled out due to an ankle injury. Rossouw has played three ODI and T20I caps respectively, but is uncapped at Test level. The diminutive Temba Bavuma, however, will likely debut as De… Read more →
Proteas’ first Test report cards
We rate the South African XI out of 10 – after Saturday’s convincing victory over the West Indies in the first Test in Centurion.
Centurion, Day 4: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day four of the Test at Centurion.
Steyn savages Windies
Dale Steyn took six wickets as South Africa crushed the West Indies by an innings and 220 runs in the first Test at Centurion.
No serious injuries
The Proteas camp have said that Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander should be fit to bowl in the morning.
Centurion, Day 3: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day three of the Test at Centurion.
Proteas on brink of big win
Vernon Philander has steered the Proteas to the verge of an innings victory against the West Indies in the first Test at Centurion.
Howler hands SA breakthrough
The West Indies have lost both openers and are 110-2 at lunch on day three of the Test at Centurion.
SA’s centurions on Test debut
Stiaan van Zyl scored a century on Test debut on Thursday, joining four other South Africans to have achieved the feat.
Amla explains declaration
Hashim Amla spoke of the strategy behind his declaration at the end of the second day’s play, while Stiaan van Zyl also faced the press after his hundred on debut.
Centurion, Day 2: 10 talking points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day two of the Test at Centurion.
Double delight for Amla
Hashim Amla scored 208 and Stiaan van Zyl an undefeated 101 as South Africa posted 552-5 declared on day two of the Test at Centurion.
Van Zyl hits 50 on debut
Stiaan van Zyl scored 51no in his first Test innings to take South Africa to 449-4 at lunch on day two of the first Test at Centurion.
