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SA U19s draw series

The SA U19 side’s Youth Test series ended 0-0 after the second game ended in a draw due to a final-day washout.

SA A finish off Aussies

South Africa A completed a resounding eight-wicket victory over their Australian counterparts on the final day of their four-day unofficial Test match at Townsville on Sunday.

Zim contain feared SA batsmen

The Zimbabwean attack managed to keep their team in the Test by restricting the flow of runs, but South Africa are in a position to pull away on day three.

Rilee Rossouw and Temba Bavuma continued the previous day’s damaging form, sharing a 343-run partnership for the third wicket to give South Africa A a strong foundation on which to build a healthy lead on day three of the first unofficial Test against Australia A in Townsville on Saturday.

Four for Piedt as Taylor shines

Debutant off-spinner Dane Piedt took four wickets for the Proteas on day one of their Test against Zimbabwe, while Brendan Taylor scored 93 to frustrate the visitors.

Farewell to the King

A tribute to Jacques Kallis, who defined cricket in South Africa over the past two decades, and retired from the international game recently.

One-sided contest

We preview the one-off Test between the Proteas and Zimbabwe, taking place in Harare from 9-13 August.

Tahir and Petersen must go

When the Proteas take on Zimbabwe in their one-off Test, Imran Tahir and Alviro Petersen shouldn’t be in the match XI.

SA U19s draw first Youth Test

The first Youth Test match between SA U19 and England U19 ended in a draw after the SA U19s declared on 300-7 at Cambridge on Monday, with an overall lead of 381 runs.

Pace trio rested for Zim ODIs

Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander have been rested for the ODI leg of the Zimbabwe series, while four members of the SA A squad have been called up to the senior side.