South Africa ride on AB de Villiers fifty to take lead in second Test against Australia
The home side have a narrow advantage of 20 runs with the brilliant De Villiers on 74 from 81 balls and all-rounder Vernon Philander to resume on 14 in the search for what could be crucial first innings runs in an engrossing contest.
Mar 10, 2018, 22:05 PM IST
Australia strike back after Hashim Amla, Dean Elgar post fifties to take South Africa to 153/2 at tea
South Africa were 153 for two at tea in reply to Australia's first innings of 243, with Elgar and Amla unbeaten on 57 and 54 respectively.
Mar 10, 2018, 19:06 PM IST
Hashim Amla, Dean Elgar steady as South Africa 110/2 at lunch on Day Two
Elgar is not out 38 from 108 balls, having put on 43 for the third wicket with Hashim Amla, who has 31 from 71 balls, as they reduced Australia’s first innings lead to 133 runs to take the ascendancy in the Test.
Mar 10, 2018, 16:35 PM IST
Steve Smith accuses Quinton de Kock to have instigated the altercation
CCTV footage released overnight showed Warner being restrained by team mates Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon as he directed a verbal barrage at De Kock when the players were heading back to the dressing rooms at tea on Sunday.
Mar 05, 2018, 17:14 PM IST
Mitchell Starc 'swung' the Test in Australia's favour, says South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis
Man of the match Starc had match figures of nine for 109, with six of his victims being lower order batsmen.
Mar 05, 2018, 17:01 PM IST
Australia lead 1-0 as South Africa lose first Test
Five runs were added by the home side before Quinton de Kock was hit on the back pad and trapped leg before wicket by Josh Hazlewood (3-61) as he tried to launch the ball over the boundary.
Mar 05, 2018, 14:52 PM IST
Cricket Australia to look into David Warner-Quinton de Kock heated off-field exchange
The video shows Warner being restrained by Australia batsman Usman Khawaja and spin bowler Nathan Lyon as he directs a verbal barrage at De Kock, who exited the field as South Africa`s not-out batsman at the same time as the Australians.
Mar 05, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
Disciplined South Africa keep Australia in check after David Warner, Steve Smith wickets
Australia, who won the toss and batted on an easy-paced pitch, were 225 for five when bad light ended play four overs before the second new ball was due.
Mar 01, 2018, 20:49 PM IST
Australia reach 95/3 at lunch on Day One with David Warner half-century
Warner made 51 off 79 balls as he batted with characteristic haste, running quick singles and hitting boundaries with expert placement as he put together a 56-run partnership with captain Steve Smith after Australia were reduced to 39-2.
Mar 01, 2018, 16:17 PM IST
Australia skipper Steve Smith wins toss and elects to bat against South Africa in Kingsmead Test
The series is being set up as a battle between two highly-rated pace attacks but the Durban wicket is likely to be slow on a hot and humid day with Smith saying he hoped to put together a big first innings total.
Mar 01, 2018, 15:03 PM IST
I have learnt my lesson and have not asked for quick pitches against Australia: Faf du Plessis
The wicket for the opening test at Kingsmead is expected to be slow and pitches at the next two venues -- Port Elizabeth and Cape Town -- could also prove slow.
Feb 28, 2018, 20:13 PM IST
WATCH: Greatest ever ODI finish! When Australia shocked South Africa to enter 1999 World Cup final in Birmingham
Donald opted to head back instead of going towards the danger end at the first opportunity, and in the process of turning his way back, lost his bat. With Klusener already near the bowler's end, Donald finally decided to complete for the single. But it was too late. Run out was affected at the striker's end.
Jun 17, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
ICC Judicial Commissioner rejects Faf du Plessis's appeal on ball tampering decision
Du Plessis was found guilty of a breach of Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct.
Dec 21, 2016, 20:36 PM IST
Australia vs South Africa: Snail-paced Aussie opener Matt Renshaw wins Usman Khawaja's support
Renshaw said he was conscious while edging Australia towards victory of feeling some agitation from the crowd, as fans grew impatient with the team`s meandering pursuit of the 127-run winning target.
Nov 28, 2016, 09:06 AM IST
Australia vs South Africa: Rejuvenated hosts won Adelaide Test by 7 wickets, but lose series
The Australians, rejuvenated by five team changes in response to two humiliating defeats to the Proteas to lose the series, chased down 127 runs for victory after dismissing the tourists for 250 on the fourth day of the pink-ball Test.
Nov 27, 2016, 15:05 PM IST
WATCH: Nathan Lyon brags after uprooting JP Duminy's wicket with unplayable delivery
Lyon ended up taking three wickets as Australia bowled out South Africa for 250, and giving themselves a realistic chance to win the match.
Nov 27, 2016, 14:50 PM IST
Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Shaky Proteas hang on as late wickets tumble on day 3
At the close, South Africa were holding on and just 70 runs ahead of Australia heading into Sunday`s fourth day.
Nov 26, 2016, 19:03 PM IST
Mohammed Shami vs Kagiso Rabada: Which delivery impressed you the most?
Mohammed Shami's stump breaker vs Kagiso Rabada's toe crusher.
Nov 26, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
Magical Delivery! Kagiso Rabada sends off Nic Maddinson in style, with bit of sledging — VIDEO
Rabada, an otherwise quiet character, enjoyed himself with a bit of sledging even as his team-mates found the proceeding entertaining with their youngest member taking on the Aussies.
Nov 25, 2016, 21:48 PM IST
WATCH: Michael Vaughan conducts 'scientific experiment' to prove Virat Kohli innocent in ball-tampering row
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan found these '-gates' ludicrous and employed himself to do a scientific experiment to defend both the captains.
Nov 25, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
