India crush it at the MCG
The Indian batters ground their way to a substantial first innings score on day two of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG to gain the upper hand over Australia with the series level 1-1.
Boult hits Sri Lankan tail for six
Trent Boult took his best Test bowling figures as he scythed through the Sri Lanka tail, dismissing the last six batters for the addition of just 10 runs, with the last four all trapped leg-before for ducks on day two of the second Test at Christchurch.
Babar Azam defies Proteas’ pace attack
Babar Azam held Pakistan together against a brilliant South African bowling attack in Centurion with a defiant 71 off 79 balls that included 15 fours, and is Anitha Madikizela’s pick for Play of the Day.
Olivier knocks out Pakistan on Boxing Day
On a day when the ball dominated the bat most of the time on the international stage, the Proteas’ Duanne Olivier picked up 6-37 against Pakistan to earn him SACricketmag.com’s mantle of Boxing Day’s Turbo Bowler.
Bavuma survives Pakistan fightback
After bowling Pakistan out for 181, the Proteas ended day one of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion on 127-5, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Olivier’s maiden five-for stuns Pakistan
Duanne Olivier completed a career-best 6-37 as Pakistan were skittled for 181 by tea on day one of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion.
Steyn goes into lunch on 422
Dale Steyn became South Africa’s leading wicket-taker as Pakistan posted 76-4 at lunch on day one of the Boxing Day Test.
Pollock congratulates Steyn for record
Proteas legend Shaun Pollock congratulated Dale Steyn for surpassing him as South Africa’s leading wicket-taker.
Steyn eyes 422 as SA bowl first
The Proteas lost the toss and will bowl first in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at Centurion.
India grind out healthy start on Boxing Day
Australia’s bowlers toiled hard on day one at the MCG, while the Indian batters built a solid foundation in the Boxing Day Test as they look to take a lead in the Test series.
14 wickets tumble as NZ fight back
New Zealand were rolled out for 178 in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Christchurch, but fought back to reduce the visitors to 88-4 by the close of play.
Steyn must stem emotions
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says Dale Steyn will need to keep his emotions in check on the cusp of becoming South Africa’s most successful Test wicket-taker.
Pace the key against Pakistan – Elgar
Dean Elgar believes the pace and bounce at Centurion will hassle Pakistan as the players make their final preparations for the first Test on Boxing Day.
Stats: SA vs Pakistan, Centurion
SuperSport Park in Centurion will play host to the Boxing Day Test match for the first time in history, but it will be a known enemy that the Proteas will encounter when they face off against Pakistan for the 13th time on home soil.
Abbas out of Boxing Day Test
Pakistan have confirmed that their danger man, Mohammad Abbas, will miss out on the Boxing Day Test against the Proteas at Centurion, with Shadab Khan also on the injured list.
