Wanderers

Dale Steyn 2 wickets away from surpassing Kapil Dev in list of highest Test wicket-takers

Steyn has picked 433 wickets in 91 matches for South Africa, in comparison to Dev who picked 434 wickets for India in 131 Test matches.   

Jan 14, 2019, 10:19 AM IST

Dean Elgar doubts Australia can keep up 'nice guy' approach

South African opening batsman Dean Elgar doubts Australia can keep up their "docile" approach to Test cricket as the tourists slip towards a heavy defeat and a series loss in the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers.

Apr 02, 2018, 23:13 PM IST

Watch: Dean Elgar's 'Superman' catch ends Tim Paine's brave innings in style

Dean Elgar stole the show early in the second session of day three of the fourth and final Test between South Africa and Australia at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Sunday. 

Apr 01, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

India vs South Africa: I mixed it up to fox South Africa, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar said South Africa's ploy to unsettle Indian batsmen with short-pitched balls back-fired and the key to India's success in the first T20 international was changing the pace and bowling more slower deliveries at the Wanderers on Sunday.

Feb 19, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar first Indian pacer to take five-fors in all formats

By bagging his maiden five-wicket haul in T20Is during the first match of the series against South Africa on Sunday, Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first Indian fast bowler to bag a five-wicket haul in each format of the game. 

Feb 19, 2018, 11:06 AM IST

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar dominate India's 28-run win

Dhawan scored 72 off 39 balls to power India to 203/5 and Bhuvneshwar followed it up with his maiden five-for in T20Is to script India's big win in the first match of the series at Jo'burg.

Feb 18, 2018, 21:45 PM IST

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers ruled out of entire T20I series against India

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers was ruled out of the three-game T20I series because of an injured left knee on Sunday. 

Feb 18, 2018, 18:56 PM IST

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar, Dhawan star in India's 28-run win

Dhawan scored 72 off 39 balls to power India to 203/5 and Bhuvneshwar (5/24) followed it up with his maiden five-for in T20Is to script India's big win in the first match of the series at Jo'burg.

Feb 18, 2018, 17:01 PM IST

Virat Kohli rues missed chances as South Africa keep series alive

Indian captain Virat Kohli lamented two crucial errors which effectively cost his team a chance of wrapping up the series in the fourth one-day international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday.

Feb 11, 2018, 15:25 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan first Indian to score a century in 100th ODI

India's opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Saturday became the first Indian to score a century in his 100th ODI as he brought up his 13th century in 50-over internationals in the fourth match of the ongoing series against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

Feb 10, 2018, 19:35 PM IST

4th ODI: India eye milestone win, South Africa hope for revival

An indomitable Team india looks set for a landmark series triumph but an injury-ravaged South Africa would hope for some AB de Villiers magic to halt the visitors' charge in the fourth one-dayer, here on Saturday.

Feb 09, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

India vs South Africa: ICC gives 'poor' rating to Wanderers Test pitch

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday expectedly rated the Wanderers pitch used for the third Test between India and South Africa as poor and received three demerit points in the process. India came back from behind to win the Test by 63 runs as 40 wickets fell for 805 runs in almost 296 overs.

Jan 30, 2018, 18:32 PM IST

India outplayed us in third Test: South Africa captain Du Plessis

South Africa captain applauded India for their victory in the third and final Test on Saturday.

Jan 28, 2018, 01:00 AM IST

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli terms performance of bowlers as the biggest positive

India salvaged lost pride by pulling off a dramatic 63-run win against South Africa in the third Test on Saturday.

Jan 27, 2018, 23:58 PM IST

India retain ICC Test Championship mace after dramatic win over South Africa in final Test

India pulled off a 63-run win against South Africa in the third Test on Saturday.

Jan 27, 2018, 23:28 PM IST

Mohammed Shami-inspired India win third Test, South Africa claim series

Chasing 241 to win, South Africa were cruising at 124/1 at one stage; but thanks to Shami's 5/28 and able support from the other end, the Indian pacers claimed the last nine South African wickets for just 53 runs.

Jan 27, 2018, 21:07 PM IST

Virat Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni as India captain with most Test runs

Virat Kohli on Friday became the highest run-scorer in Tests as India captain, going past MS Dhoni and the legendary Sunil Gavaskar on the third day of the ongoing final Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Jan 26, 2018, 18:43 PM IST

India vs South Africa: Dangerous Wanderers pitch 'misbehaving and how', Michael Holding gives it 2/100

The grassy nature of the pitch used for the final Test between India and South Africa changed to a 'misbehaving' one on the third day's play as cricket experts called it dangerous to play on, urging the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strong notice. 

Jan 26, 2018, 16:07 PM IST

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli brings 'dangerous' Wanderers track to umpires' attention

Virat Kohli pointed out a few spots to the on-field umpires after he and Vijay got hit on a pitch that produced dangerously uneven bounce on the third day of the final Test.

Jan 26, 2018, 15:24 PM IST

India vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Jasprit Bumrah leads India's comeback on Day 2

After scoring 187 in their first innings, India came back strongly on the second day at Wanderers to bowl South Africa out for 194 and then reached 49/1 at stumps, leading the hosts by 42 runs.

Jan 25, 2018, 13:24 PM IST