Reverse sweeping Ryan Rickelton threw caution to the wind to make Test debut mark
Proteas debutant Ryan Rickelton said the reverse sweep he played to get off the mark on his Test debut was borne out of nervous tension.
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1st Test: Bavuma leads South Africa to 233 for four at close against Bangladesh
Temba Bavuma scored an unbeaten half-century as South Africa reached 233 for four at the premature close on a stop-start opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday. Play was called off with 76.5 overs bowled as the umpires deemed the light not good enough despite the sun shining down on the ground, a curious end to a day that had started with a 30-minute delay due to a problem with the sight screen. The steady Bavuma was 53 not out having put on the same number for the fifth wicket with Kyle Verreynne, who was not out on 27.
Elgar and Bavuma play captains' knocks as new-look Proteas show some steel against Tigers
Perceived to be compromised by five stars being unavailable due to their IPL commitments, a new-look Proteas instead showed some encouraging steel to claim the ascendancy in their battle against Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Thursday.
Bavuma leads South Africa to 233 for four at close v Bangladesh
DURBAN :Temba Bavuma scored an unbeaten half-century as South Africa reached 233 for four at the premature close on a stop-start opening day of the first test against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Thursday.
England to face Australia in Women’s Cricket World Cup final after brilliant win over South Africa
England will face Australia in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final this weekend after a stunning victory over South Africa in Christchurch.
Bangladesh win toss and will bowl in first test v S. Africa
DURBAN : Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against hosts South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday, a surprise decision on a wicket likely to turn later on.
Proteas name 2 debutants and twin spinners as Bangladesh put them in to bat at Kingsmead
A new-look Proteas Test side has been tasked with batting first on Kingsmead surface that looks strangely brown after Bangladesh won the toss on Thursday morning.
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Aim To Carry Momentum In Test Series
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: After winning the ODI series 2-1, the Bangladesh cricket team will aim to carry the momentum in the two-match Test series beginning March 31 at the Kingsmead in Durban. Considered as underdogs, the visiting Bangladesh team will aim for another upset as they strategies to conquer the hosts in their own den under the leadership of Mominul Haque. South Africa, on the other hand, will aim to start well under the inspiring captaincy of Dean Elgar and put aside the disappointment of the ODI series. (LIVE SCORECARD)