Veerman holds off Potgieter in dramatic Nedbank finish
Home favourite Aldrich Potgieter missed the chance to secure a memorable victory at the Nedbank Golf Challenge as Johannes Veerman claimed the title on a dramatic final afternoon.
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South Africa need eight wickets to win as Sri Lanka chase 348-run target
GQEBERHA, South Africa :South Africa removed Sri Lanka’s openers after setting them a target of 348 to win the second test, leaving the visitors 60-2 at tea on the fourth day at St George’s Park on Sunday.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 4 Live Updates: South Africa will aim to continue their dominance in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park, Gqeberha on Sunday. Temba Bavuma (48 not out) and Tristan Stubbs (36 not out) will resume the Proteas' innings at 191 for 3 on Day 4 of the game. On the previous day, Dane Paterson continued his late-career revival when he bowled South Africa into a strong position. He took a Test-best five for 71 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 328, which gave South Africa a 30-run first innings lead. The hosts increased their advantage by scoring 191 for three by the close, an overall lead of 221. (Live Scorecard)
Updated World Test Championship Points Table After Australia Beat India In Pink-Ball Test
After a harrowing defeat in the Perth Test, Australia bounced back to maintain their 100 percent record in pink-ball Tests at the Adelaide Oval, beating India by 10 wickets. India put in a disappointing display, especially with the bat, scoring just 180 and 175 in the two innings of the day-night Test. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rishabh Pant were the only two batters to put in some sort of a fight while veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. failed to inspire. Even experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, brought into the team in place of Washington Sundar, had a disappointing outing.
Canadian women miss out on semifinals at Cape Town 7s
Australia, fresh off a fifth straight title in Dubai, downed Canada 26-10 in pool play at the Cape Town Sevens on Saturday to advance to the semifinals in South Africa.
New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates
New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 3 Live: England inch closer to a win in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand. Gus Atkinson claimed a hat-trick before England's batsmen let loose to power the visitors 533 runs ahead of New Zealand on Saturday and in full control of thw game. The flagging home side will need to chase an enormous score in the fourth innings after England went to stumps at 378 for 5 in Wellington on day two. Captain Ben Stokes resisted any urge to declare, instead cementing England's position of power as four batters posted half-centuries to build on their first-innings advantage of 155. Joe Root was at the crease on 73 while Stokes struck a whirlwind 35 not out against a tiring attack, after Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett were both dismissed in the 90s. (Live Scorecard)
Aldrich Potgieter on course for victory on home soil at Nedbank Golf Challenge
South African rising star Aldrich Potgieter will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge as he goes for glory on home soil on Sunday.
Everton fan who travelled from South Africa ‘shattered’ as derby is called off
An Everton fan who travelled from South Africa said his lifelong dream to watch his team play was “shattered” after the final league Merseyside derby at Goodison Park between Everton and Liverpool was postponed due to Storm Darragh.