Duminy makes his mark
As cricket.com.au counts down the 15 best Test centuries in Australia since 2000, we look at nine to seven and see where South African JP Duminy comes in.
Cobras appoint new captain
Omphile Ramela will lead the Western Cape-franchise in the Sunfoil Series in the 2015/2016-season, while Justin Ontong will continue to wear the captain’s armband in limited-overs formats. Ramela (27) was prolific with the bat the past six months, hammering two centuries and a double ton in his last five first-class appearances and was the leading run-scorer for the Cape franchise… Read more →
Lions aiming for three in a row
Seven Proteas will light up the third edition of the Momentum eKasi Challenge which takes place at the Mamelodi Oval on Wednesday.
McLaren bursts forth
Ryan McLaren, cut adrift from the Proteas before the World Cup, made an immediate impact on his debut for Hampshire in the English County Championship on Tuesday.
Piedt back in shape
It was a long journey, but Dane Piedt can say he is well and truly back after taking his second five-for in successive matches against India A
India A hold off Piedt's spin
Dane Piedt led a weary fightback against India A, but even his best efforts, taking four wickets, could not prevent the hosts piling up 342-6 in the first innings of the second unofficial Test in Wayanad on Wednesday.
AB celebrates milestone with a fifty
Fifties by Morne van Wyk and AB de Villiers laid the foundation for South Africa to post 283-7 in their 50 overs in the final ODI against New Zealand in Durban on Wednesday. Van Wyk (58) and Hashim Amla (44) got their team off to the best possible start as they shared a 89-run opening partnership. South Africa had their… Read more →
Van Zyl carries SA A innings
Axar Patel headed a fine fightback by India A’s trio of spin bowlers to restrict South Africa A to a disappointing 260 all out at stumps on the opening day of the decisive second unofficial four-day Test match at the Krishnagiri Stadium in Wayanad on Tuesday.
Behardien drives SA to 204
South Africa managed to post a below-par 204 batting first in Potchefstroom, thanks largely to a patient, well-paced 70 from Farhaan Behardien. It was clear from quite early on that South Africa would struggle as they slumped to 76-4 on a pitch devoid of any pace. The dismissals were largely soft, a combination of bad timing and poor shot selection…. Read more →
Rabada out, Phangiso in for 2nd ODI
Aaron Phangiso has replaced fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the second ODI against New Zealand in Potchefstroom on Sunday.
Australia close in on victory
Australia need just four more wickets to seal a consolation victory against England in the fifth and final Test, after another dominant display at the Oval.
Australia command day one
David Warner and Steve Smith put on a solid display of batting as they helped Australia to 287-3 on day one of the fifth and final Test match against England at the Oval on Thursday.
Amla comes good as SA post 300+
Hashim Amla’s first ODI century in eight innings propelled South Africa to 304-7 after they lost the toss and had to bat first in the first ODI against New Zealand in Centurion on Wednesday. It was Amla’s 21st ODI hundred and equals Herschelle Gibb’s record for the most centuries for South Africa in the 50-over format. Considering that Amla (124… Read more →
SA lose points after drawn series
South Africa will lose five points on the ICC Test rankings after rain in the middle of the monsoon in Bangladesh prevented an outcome in both Tests between the two teams.
Finn inspires English dominance
England have victory in their sights, as Steven Finn took 5-45 to limit Australia to 168-7 in their second innings and leave them just 23 runs ahead, on day two of the third Test match at Edgbaston.
