Proteas show steel to earn gritty draw, avoid series whitewash against Aussies
The Proteas snapped a four-match losing streak when they drew the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
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South Africa frustrate Australia on final day of third test
SYDNEY : South Africa frustrated Australia on the final morning of the rain-disrupted third test on Sunday, reaching lunch on 244 for seven after losing only one wicket in the opening session and inching closer to avoiding the follow on.
Proteas batting banker Zondo confident of fifth-day resistance despite another batting blowout
Proteas batter Khaya Zondo remained confident of their ability to bat out the fifth day of the third Test against Australia despite another potential blowout at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
South Africa dig in after Australian declaration
SYDNEY : South Africa had made a battling 71 for three at tea on the fourth day of the rain-disrupted third test against Australia on Saturday after the hosts declared on 475-4 in pursuit of a win to sweep the series 3-0.
'Harsh' says Khawaja if denied double ton chance in Test
Usman Khawaja said it would be "harsh" if he was denied the chance of claiming his first Test double century by a declaration in Australia's third Test against South Africa.
Day 3 washout raises Khawaja conundrum for Australia in Sydney Test, Proteas relieved
The entire third day of the final Sydney Test was washed out Friday forcing a reappraisal of Australia's push for a series clean sweep over South Africa.
Australia 68-1 on day one of third test v South Africa
SYDNEY : South Africa struck to remove David Warner cheaply but Australia held firm to be 68 for one at lunch on day one of the third test on Wednesday after home captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat.
Australia eye WTC final and series sweep against South Africa
SYDNEY : A relaxed and confident Australia head into the third and final test against South Africa in Sydney eyeing a series sweep and a berth in the World Test Championship (WTC) final to cap a dominant home summer.