To travel to Lord’s, Proteas must master Pakistan attack on Day 4
With 121 runs needed to secure a place in the World Test Championship final, the Proteas face a challenging chase after losing three wickets early in their innings. Marco Jansen's outstanding bowling performance gives them hope as they strategise for a successful run chase.
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LIVE: Proteas chase 148 to win Boxing Day Test
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl first in the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
DAY 2: Markram key as Proteas push
Hello and welcome to day two, yesterday was a fast-moving day that gave us exhilarating action. Proteas will look to build this partnership and remove the trail without any major hiccups while Pakistan know they cannot afford to relax and will come out attacking with their pace quartet.
Bosch and Markram bat Proteas to strong position against Pakistan on day two
Pakistan 211 and 88 for 3 (Babar 16*, Jansen 2-17) trail South Africa 301 (Markram 89, Bosch 81*, Shahzad 3-75, Naseem 3-92) by two runs.
Corbin Bosch's 81* gives South Africa an upper hand over Pakistan on Day 2
Corbin Bosch's fearless 81 on debut turned the tide for South Africa, giving them a vital 90-run lead. Pakistan now rely on Babar Azam to rescue their innings, with Day 3 poised for a gripping contest.
First Test – Plays of the Day 2: Markram lays foundation for Bosch to shine
Discover the standout performances and pivotal moments from Day Two of the first Test between the Proteas and Pakistan at Centurion.
Bosch gives Proteas 90-run lead against Pakistan
PRETORIA - Debutant fast bowler Corbin Bosch, batting at number nine, hit an attacking 81 not out and took South Africa to a 90-run first-innings lead on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Friday.
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Pakistan give late scare to the Proteas in Centurion Test
On a day cut short by rain, South Africa had looked the favourites but the visitors closed on a dramatic note, setting up for ...
WATCH: Herschelle Gibbs confident Proteas will make WTC final
Former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs is in no doubt that South Africa will make the World Test Championship ( WTC) final.
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Boxing Day Test: Bad light saves stumbling Proteas in modest target chase
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Jansen admits Proteas face challenge after losing three wickets
CENTURION - South African fast bowler Marco Jansen admitted that his team faced a challenge after Pakistan took three quick ...
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Abbas, Shahzad pick early wickets to give Pakistan advantage over Proteas in Centurion Test
With 148 runs required to seal their spot in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final, South Africa got off to a ...
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'Pato' may not be a 'fan favourite', but Proteas performances allowing him to dream of Lord's
Veteran pace bowler Dane Paterson - having repeatedly had his place in the Proteas side questioned - has continued responding ...
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Pak vs SA: Proteas take command after Green Shirts lose three wickets
Day 2 of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa came to an abrupt end as the match officials called of the play due ...
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Proteas opponents confirmed for Champions Trophy tournament
The 15-match, eight-team event returns to the cricket calendar for the first time since the last edition was staged in 2017, ...
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DAY 3: Pakistan squander start as Jansen helps Proteas tighten control
Marco Jansen claimed magnificent figures of 6-52 to lead the way in dismissing Pakistan for 237 in their second innings ...