SA hold all the cards

The Proteas find themselves in a powerful position on day four of the first Test at St George’s Park.

Cook: We ran Sri Lanka dry

A change of tactics ran Sri Lanka off their feet on day three and set up the Proteas total of 351-5, says Stephen Cook.

Cook fires as SL fade

Stephen Cook scored 117 as South Africa stretched their lead to 432 at stumps on day three at St George’s Park.

Cook ton boosts lead to 302

Stephen Cook scored 108 not out to steer the Proteas to 221-2 at tea on day three at St George’s Park.

Proteas strengthen position

South Africa have a 120-run lead with 10 second innings wickets in hand at lunch on day three at St George’s Park.

Proteas look to end resistance

The Proteas need three more wickets to end the Sri Lankan resistance on day three at St George’s Park.

Sri Lanka scrap for survival

Sri Lanka were 181-7 and 105 runs behind South Africa at stumps on day two at St George’s Park.

Big Vern in his element

Vernon Philander is awarded our Play of the Day for his bowling performance against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park.

Proteas on top

Sri Lanka are 104-5 at tea on day two of the first Test at St George’s Park.

Abbott strikes after SA collapse

Sri Lanka are 37-3 following an eventful morning session on day two of the first Test at St George’s Park.

SA need De Kock to dazzle

Quinton de Kock has to fire on day two at St George’s Park if the Proteas are to reach their target of 350.

Lower order key on Day 2

JP Duminy believes that Quinton de Kock and Vernon Philander can steer the Proteas to a first innings total in excess of 350.

Lakmal checks SA charge

Suranga Lakmal took four wickets to reduce South Africa to 267-6 at stumps on day one at St George’s Park.

Duminy steadies SA ship

JP Duminy steered the Proteas to 174-2 at tea on day one of the first Test at St George’s Park.

Proteas patience pays off

Stephen Cook scored 52 not out to guide South Africa to 92-0 at lunch on day one of the first Test at St George’s Park.