Kuldeep five-for pushes Aus to the brink
Kuldeep Yadav took 5-99 to rattle Australia on the fourth day at the Sydney Cricket Ground, bowling the hosts out for 300 to enforce the follow-on, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: Kagiso Rabada on his 4-61
Kagiso Rabada chats to the media after taking 4-61 against Pakistan at Newlands on day three of the second Test in Cape Town.
WATCH: Asad Shafiq on his 88 vs Proteas
Asad Shafiq speaks to the press after his 88 off 118 balls for Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands against the Proteas.
Proteas roll through Pakistan as series win awaits
The Proteas picked up seven wickets in the third session of play to bowl Pakistan out and leave themselves needing just 41 runs in the morning to secure a second Test win, and with it an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, writes SIMON LEWIS.
WATCH: Donald’s bowling masterclass
While Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada are the two current kings of world pacemen, Allan Donald will forever be remembered as the King among Kings of fast bowlers, and he shares some of his knowledge and insights with SuperSport’s Mike Haysman.
Pakistan regroup to reach tea on 177-3
Solid batting by Shan Masood and Asad Shafiq after lunch helped Pakistan to match their first innings score on day three of the second Test in Cape Town, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Pakistan two down at lunch as series victory beckons
Another brilliant session from the Proteas has left Pakistan in deep trouble at lunch on day 3 of the second Test in Cape Town, writes SIMON LEWIS.
HIGHLIGHTS: Aus vs India (Day 3)
In pristine batting conditions, Australia started brightly despite the early loss of Usman Khawaja. But it was a different story after lunch as the home side lost 3-24 in nine overs, with Kuldeep and Jadeja causing havoc before rain ended play early.
India smell blood as 3-1 beckons in Sydney
Australia battled through a tough third day at the SCG to reach 236-6 in response to India’s mammoth first innings score of 622-7, as a 3-1 series win beckons for India.
WATCH: It’s tricky but you can bat on it – Bavuma
Temba Bavuma chats with Robin Peterson, Ramiz Raja and Mark Nicholas as they look back at the day’s play and how the Newlands pitch played throughout the day.
WATCH: KP, Haysman talk batting
Kevin Pietersen and Mike Haysman discuss the mentality and finer nuances it takes to be a masterclass batsman in South African conditions.
Arthur: SA wickets aren’t good enough
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur slated South African pitches in the post-match press conference after day two of the second Test at Newlands.
Masterful Faf’s maiden Newlands Test ton a cracker
Faf du Plessis scored his ninth Test century (his first at Newlands) as the Proteas built a substantial first-innings lead over Pakistan on day two of the second Test in Cape Town, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Faf, Temba share superb century stand
Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma shared the sort of partnership that Newlands deserves for its annual New Year Test match celebration of cricket. The pair managed to share a century partnership before tea on the second day of the second Test in Cape Town.
Proteas push past Pakistan
Day two of the second Test at Newlands started badly for the Proteas, but they pushed on resolutely to gain an 11-run lead by lunch.
