Abbott’s final statement
Kyle Abbott gave an emotional statement about his decision to sign a Kolpak deal with Hampshire.
Kyle Abbott gave an emotional statement about his decision to sign a Kolpak deal with Hampshire.
Kagiso Rabada and Vernon Philander took two apiece on day three, as the Proteas hunt six wickets on day four to claim a series win against Sri Lanka.
The Proteas dominated on day two, bundling Sri Lanka out for 110 in 43 overs at Newlands on Tuesday.
Quinton de Kock (101) scored his third Test century at Newlands on Tuesday and became the fastest wicketkeeper to reach 1000 runs.
The Proteas recovered well after a first-session slump, thanks to a Dean Elgar ton and a brave knock from Quinton de Kock on day one against Sri Lanka at Newlands.
SA will try get over their horrific first session where they lost three wickets for 69 runs.
Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, wants a high total, after SA lost the toss and were put in to bat in the second Test at Newlands on Monday.
The Proteas will look to wrap up the series when they face Sri Lanka in the second Test at Newlands starting on Monday.
Kyle Abbott believes that reverse swing will aid the Proteas bowling unit in their hunt for a second-Test win at Newlands.
Watch the Proteas blitz through Sri Lanka to claim a 206-run win in PE.
Keshav Maharaj was confident that the Proteas bowling attack could get a quick start to day five with early wickets.
Quinton de Kock (69) scored his seventh Test 50 helping SA post a target of 488 against Sri Lanka on day four of the first Test in PE.
See our captain reach his ninth career Test 50 to help SA post 406 setting a 488-run target for Sri Lanka.
Highlights of Stephen Cook’s third century, which put SA in a magnificent position on day three against Sri Lanka.
Watch the Proteas dominate as wickets tumble on day two against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park.