Fastest half-tons in Test cricket
Dale Steyn struck the joint fourth-fastest half-century in the history of Test cricket, against the West Indies on Sunday. Jacques Kallis also features on the illustrious list.
Dale Steyn struck the joint fourth-fastest half-century in the history of Test cricket, against the West Indies on Sunday. Jacques Kallis also features on the illustrious list.
The West Indies were 59-2 in reply to South Africa’s 417-8 dec at tea on day three at St George’s Park.
Dale Steyn’s quickfire 58 allowed the Proteas to declare at 417-8 shortly after lunch on day three at St George’s Park.
South Africa will need to declare sooner rather than later on day three if they’re to get a result at St George’s Park.
The Proteas are going to have to speed up the gameplan if they are to win the second Test, says Faf du Plessis.
Faf du Plessis was dismissed for 103 before rain stopped play on day two of the Test at St George’s Park.
Dean Elgar believes he has conquered a demon by scoring his third Test century, against the West Indies at Port Elizabeth on the first day’s play on Friday.
Jon Cardinelli reflects on the big moments that shaped day one of the Test at St George’s Park.
Dean Elgar’s 85 not out steered the Proteas to 157-1 at tea on day one of the Test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Friday. South Africa have progressed since lunch, adding 89 runs without losing any wickets. What those stats won’t indicate is how challenging the conditions are out in the middle, or exactly how well the… Read more →
The Proteas were 68-1 at lunch after being put into bat on day one of the Test at St George’s Park on Friday. Apart from the one rash stroke that cost Alviro Petersen his wicket, the South African batsmen have performed with composure and control. They dominated during the first hour of play, punishing some erratic West Indies bowling and scoring… Read more →
Temba Bavuma became only the sixth ethnic black African to play Test cricket for South Africa ahead of the second Test against the West Indies starts at St George’s Park on Friday.
The preparations and the set-up within the Proteas will give the home team the edge in the second Test against the West Indies, says Faf du Plessis.
Ahead of the second Test starting on Friday, we look at the updated key Test stats featuring South Africa and West Indies. Four new entries were recorded in the first Test at Centurion.
Spinning all-rounder Robin Peterson has been ruled out of the remainder of South Africa’s Test series against the West Indies due to injury.
Dale Steyn will soon surpass Makhaya Ntini as South Africa’s second highest wicket-taker in Test match cricket – and keeps prolific company.