Heroic Bavuma’s first Test ton in 7 years puts Proteas on top at the Wanderers
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Holder revives West Indies hopes in second test v South Africa
JOHANNESBURG: West Indies' Jason Holder struck a superb unbeaten 81 and put on 58 runs with number 11 Gudakesh Motie to frustrate South Africa as the tourists were bowled out for 251 before the close on day two of the second and final test at The Wanderers on Thursday (Mar 9).
Rampant Kagiso Rabada Bowls South Africa To Victory Over West Indies
Kagiso Rabada picked up six for 50 to bowl South Africa to an 87-run victory over West Indies in the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday. After bowling out the hosts for 116 in the morning, West Indies needed 247 to win but were dismissed for just 159. The only resistance of note came from Jermaine Blackwood who made a gutsy 79 before being ninth man out. The match hurtled to a conclusion with more than two days to spare as the fast bowlers of both teams held sway on a pitch of variable bounce. West Indies' Kemar Roach dominated the morning as he took five for 47 as South Africa, resuming on 49 for four, lost their last six wickets for 67 runs.
Chanderpaul hits unbeaten double ton for West Indies
Tagenarine Chanderpaul made an unbeaten double century after setting a new West Indies record of 336 for the first wicket with Kraigg Brathwaite on Monday before the tourists declared at 447-6 in the first Test against Zimbabwe.
Roelof rejoices at magical six-fer and being team man: 'It's the best bowling that I've had'
Sunrisers Eastern Cape spinner Roelof van der Merwe struggled to contain his joy after his six-wicket haul handed his team a massive 124-run win against Durban's Super Giants at St George's Park on Sunday.
Economical Fortuin impresses for Paarl Royals: 'I've been doing it a long time'
Spinner Bjorn Fortuin is knocking down the door for possible Proteas selection with his ongoing performances for the Paarl Royals in the SA20.
West Indies recall fast bowler Gabriel for Zimbabwe tests
West Indies have recalled fast bowler Shannon Gabriel and left-arm spinners Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican for the two-test series in Zimbabwe, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.
West Indies' Bonner ruled out of Adelaide, Phillips makes surprise return
West Indies number three Nkrumah Bonner has been ruled out of the second test against Australia at Adelaide Oval due to concussion protocols while two-test batsman Omar Phillips has made a surprise return to the squad as injury cover.