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.
Five great Cobras strikes
The Cape Cobras struck early against the Knights in Bloemfontein on Friday 4 January 2019 to reduce their hosts to 3-3 inside the first 17 deliveries as the top order was blown away by Cobras seamers Dane Paterson and Lizaad Williams, before the Knights recovered to reach 241-8 by the close of play.
Thisara Perera erupts under Mount Maunganui
New Zealand secured a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in another big-scoring match at Mount Maunganui on a busy day of white-ball action around the world, but their victory came in the face of an incredible maiden century by Thisara Perera that gave the visitors a late sniff of victory.
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: Abbas on sports anchor experiences
Khalid Mohidin chats to Zainab Abbas as she shares her experiences as a sports anchor who has covered cricket all around the world.
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.
EXCLUSIVE: Qamar Ahmed ahead of his 450th Test
SACricketmag.com’s Khalid Mohidin chats to veteran Pakistan journalist Qamar Ahmed at Newlands, venue of his 449th Test as a cricket writer, ahead of his 450th at the final Test at the Wanderers between the Proteas and Pakistan.
D’Arcy Short runs out Henriques
Hobart Hurricanes all-rounder D’Arcy Short pulled off an astonishing rolling run-out to dismiss Sydney Sixers’ captain Moises Henriques … this cracking piece of fielding gets the nod for today’s Play of the Day.
Titans, Dolphins chase serious leather
The Titans and the Dolphins both struggled to keep the opposition quiet on the opening day of their CSA 4-Day Franchise Series matches, while the Cape Cobras got off to a flying start to have the Knights 3-3, before a century by Keegan Petersen rescued the Knights’ innings.
Paterson plows through Knights
Dane Paterson ripped through the Knights top order in Bloemfontein with a fast-paced 3-41 to earn himself today’s Turbo Bowler accolade.
Cubs Week record for Garnett Tarr
Knights captain Garnett Tarr racked up the highest individual score in the history of the CSA Cubs Week tournament in Stellenbosch on Friday, writes THEO GARRUN.
