South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.
Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding South Africa to a slender 40-run lead before Australia struck late to leave the match finely balanced.
Marco Jansen celebrated his 100th Test wicket with a crucial double strike to halt Australia's fightback before Alex Carey and Josh Inglis reignite Aussie hopes on day two of the third Test at Newlands.
South African opener Marques Ackerman fell five runs short of a maiden Test ton, scoring an aggressive 95 against Australia before a batting collapse halted the Proteas' momentum at Newlands.
Mitchell Starc's fiery six-wicket haul spearheaded an Australian fightback at Newlands, bowling out South Africa for 329 on the opening day of the third Test.
South Africa face Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, with Gerald Coetzee drafted into the pace attack as the Proteas look to overcome history and claim a series victory.
South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.
Scott Boland struck four times as Australia decimated South Africa's top order following prolonged rain delays at St George’s Park, leaving the hosts on 97/5.
Persistent rain severely limited play on Day 1 of the second Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 after Scott Boland removed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive balls.
He says South Africa’s batters need to withstand Australia’s attack for longer
Josh Hazlewood believes pitch conditions at St George’s Park will dictate whether reverse swing again plays a decisive role in the second Test, while South Africa prepares to welcome back Kagiso Rabada.
Kagiso Rabada could make a timely return for South Africa in the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park as coach Shukri Conrad reshuffles his squad following a heavy defeat in Durban.
Following a 214-run defeat in the opening Test, Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has urged South Africa’s batters to show better application and convert starts into commanding scores against Australia at St George's Park.
South Africa suffered an emphatic 214-run defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban after being bowled out for 206, exposing glaring concerns in their batting lineup.
Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban before Josh Hazlewood struck early blows.
