Markram lights up the Bullring

Aiden Markram lit up Wanderers Stadium with a classy inning for South Africa on day one of the final Test against Pakistan to earn today’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.

‘The best I’ve moved in a session’ – Markram

Aiden Markram’s brilliant innings of 90 set the tone for the morning session against Pakistan on day one of the third Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers.

Pendulum swings at Wanderers

The final session saw nine wickets fall for 53 runs as the Proteas were toppled for 262 before Vernon Philander’s double strike saw Pakistan end day one on 17-2 writes KHALID MOHIDIN. 

Hamza, De Bruyn take SA past 200

Zubayr Hamza and Theunis de Bruyn took the Proteas past the 200-run mark at the tea break on day one of the third Test against Pakistan.

Markram sets the tone for SA

Aiden Markram reached his fifth half-century as the Proteas scored 108-1 by lunch on day one of the third Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers.

Faf’s ban a blessing in disguise

Faf du Plessis’ one-match Test ban has angered fans nationwide, but there are positives that can come of this, writes SIMON LEWIS.

Elgar’s Proteas eager to take series 3-0

Dean Elgar intends to continue the Proteas’ winning form when he steps in as captain for the third Test match against Pakistan at the Wanderers on Friday.

RELIVE THE DRAMA: Crossing The Line

SuperSport’s superb documentary of the shocking 2018 Aussie tour to South Africa is riveting viewing as the careers of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft spiralled out of control at Newlands.

STATS: SA vs Pakistan at the Bullring

South Africa head to the Wanderers for the final Test of the three-match series against Pakistan with an unassailable 2-0 lead. ANITHA MADIKIZELA looks at the stats ahead of the encounter.

Hamza: Not sure if I’m playing or not

The uncapped Zubayr Hamza isn’t guaranteed a berth in South Africa’s XI for this week’s third and final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but is prepared if afforded the chance.

Malan on standby to be 100th Protea

Pieter Malan could become the 100th post-isolation Protea if he is selected to replace opener Aiden Markram, who is still struggling with an injury, in the final Test against Pakistan. 

Elgar named Proteas stand-in captain

Dean Elgar will captain the Proteas in the final Test against Pakistan at the Wanderers, while Pieter Malan will be on standby as an Aiden Markram replacement.

Markram back into top 10 batters

Aiden Markram’s brilliant 78 against Pakistan at Newlands has pushed the Proteas opener back into the ICC’s top 10 batters list.

Shadab injury ruled out 5-bowler option, says Arthur

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur confirmed in an interview with ESPNcricinfo that the injury to all-rounder Shadab Khan restricted the travelling side from playing five bowlers in the first two Tests against South Africa.

Gibson brushes off Arthur’s ‘strange’ pitch criticism

Ottis Gibson has described Mickey Arthur’s comments about South African pitches not being good enough for Test cricket as ‘strange’, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.