'I'm incredibly proud of the team'
Dane van Niekerk lauded the Proteas’ ability to bounce-back from the England defeat to trounce a much-fancied India by 115 runs on Saturday.
Dane van Niekerk lauded the Proteas’ ability to bounce-back from the England defeat to trounce a much-fancied India by 115 runs on Saturday.
England are in control of the first Test against the Proteas, as Alastair Cook’s half-century gave them a 216-run lead going into day four at Lord’s.
Fifties from Lizelle Lee and Dane Van Niekerk, coupled with deadly spin-bowling from Van Niekerk (4-22), saw the Proteas crush India by 115 runs.
England went into tea on day three against the Proteas at Lord’s on 48-0, as they built up a lead of 145 runs.
Quinton de Kock coasted to the second-fastest 50 at Lord’s as he helped the Proteas to 323-8 by lunch on day three at Lord’s.
If Temba Bavuma can push on and form some partnerships in the lower order, it will go a long way towards keeping his side in the match.
Chloe Tryon believes the bowling attack will recover from the punishment they took against England when they face India on Saturday.
Hashim Amla says the Proteas are in need of lower-order partnerships if the Proteas are to overturn the deficit they currently face against England.
By lunchtime on Saturday we should have a clear indication of the destiny of the first Test at Lord’s, with the new ball likely to be taken the moment it becomes available, writes GARY LEMKE.
Kagiso Rabada will miss the second Test against England following an altercation with Ben Stokes.
A 99-run stand between Temba Bavuma and Theunis de Bruyn got the Proteas to 214-5 by the close of day two against England at Lord’s.
Dean Elgar goes into tea on 54, as he steered the Proteas to 96-2 on day two against England at Lord’s.
England will not play in the Ashes series if a new memorandum of understanding between Cricket Australia and its players is not agreed.
Morne Morkel took four wickets, but England added 101 to their overnight total as they were bowled out for 458 on day two at Lord’s.
The bowlers need to unsettle Joe Root from the onset if they’re to stem the tide in the morning session on day two, with England on 357-5.