Balance was all wrong
The decision to go into the first Test against India with only five specialist batsmen was a shocker.
What we’ve learned
Five lessons from South Africa’s 108-run loss to India in the first Test in Mohali.
‘Errors in judgement cost us’
Errors in judgement rather than a lack of preparation was the main reason South Africa struggled in the first Test against India.
‘Duel in the dirt’
Ashwell Prince says India took a gamble by preparing the sort of pitch seen in Mohali in the first Test.
Amla rues ‘soft’ dismissals
Hashim Amla says South Africa’s batsmen didn’t apply themselves well enough in chasing 218 and were guilty of ‘soft’ dismissals.
Spinners bowl India to big win
India took a 1-0 lead in the series after beating South Africa by 108 runs inside three days in the first Test in Mohali on Saturday.
South Africa on their knees at tea
India’s spin trio ripped through South Africa’s top order in the second session, the touring side left reeling as they went to tea on 56-5 on day three in Mohali. The Test feels all but lost for South Africa with Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers back in the dressing room without making any sort of impact. Stiaan van Zyl and… Read more →
South Africa chase 218 for victory
After a brilliant performance from their spinners, South Africa bowled India out for 200, setting themselves a target of 218 on a turning wicket in Mohali. The good news for the Proteas is that there is plenty of time left in this game. There will be a winner. They will be all too aware of the bad news – there… Read more →
‘We needed more consistency’
South Africa need to take early wickets on Saturday and try and prevent India from setting a target in excess of 300.
Proteas staring down the barrel
At the close of play on Friday, 22 wickets had fallen in two days, making it highly unlikely that the first Test will last five.
‘Proteas needed to get a lead’
What the SuperSport pundits had to say after the second day of the first Test between India and South Africa in Mohali.
Proteas staring down the barrel
At the close of play on Friday, 22 wickets had fallen in two days, making it highly unlikely that the first Test will last five.
The Freedom series
The match-up between the Proteas and India has been called the Freedom Series in recognition of the two countries great leaders, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.
India in control at tea
India were 13-1 at tea on day two of the first Test in Mohali, a lead of 30 runs after they bowled South Africa out for 184.
‘Positive mindset key on day two’
Dean Elgar says South Africa will have to stay positive when they resume their first innings on 28-2 on Friday in Mohali.
