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.
Proteas will start again
The Proteas will not be getting carried away with their dominating batting performance on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
SA News Roundup (thurs)
Jacques Rudolph has been named Glamorgan’s captain, the ECB have released the fixtures for South Africa’s tour in 2017 and Riki Wessels joins the Sydney Sixers.
Win Newlands Test tickets
We are giving away three sets of double tickets for each day of the third Test between South Africa and the West Indies at Newlands in Cape Town, from 2 to 6 January 2015.
Domingo lauds AB and Amla
Batsmen Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers rightfully stood at the fore of coach Russell Domingo’s appreciation, as South Africa dominated day one of the first Test match against the West Indies in Centurion on Wednesday.
SA’s highest Test partnerships
Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers’ 308-run stand, on days one and two of the series opener against the West Indies in Centurion, weighed in as South Africa’s highest fourth-wicket partnership – and 12th greatest overall.
Twin centurions flay Windies
Sparkling hundreds by Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers on day one have placed the Proteas firmly in control of the first Test at Centurion.
AB is pure class
AB de Villiers is the best batsman in international cricket – and he is South African.
AB, Steyn reach milestone
AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn are set to celebrate 10 years of Test cricket on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
Amla relishing captaincy
Hashim Amla is looking forward to leading his country at home for the first time in the Sunfoil Test series against the West Indies starting at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
