Proteas lose fast bowling ace Nortje for second West Indies Test
The Proteas will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for this week's second Test against the West Indies in Johannesburg.
Tony De-Zorzi Sport News
S Africa fast bowler Nortje out of second test v West Indies
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for the second and final test against West Indies that starts at The Wanderers on Wednesday after he picked up a mild groin injury and is to be rested.
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At SuperSport Park, Centurion
Nortje bags 5-36 as S Africa take big lead v West Indies
PRETORIA : Fast bowler Anrich Nortje ripped through the West Indies middle order to take 5-36 as South Africa opened up a 179 run lead with six second innings wickets remaining at the close of the second day of the see-saw first test at Centurion Park on Wednesday.
Nortje bags 5-36 as South Africa take big lead v West Indies
PRETORIA: Fast bowler Anrich Nortje ripped through the West Indies middle order to take 5-36 as South Africa opened up a 179 run lead with six second innings wickets remaining at the close of the second day of the see-saw first test at Centurion Park on Wednesday (Mar 1).
West Indies Fight Back After Aiden Markram Century For South Africa
Aiden Markram hit a century on his return to Test cricket but the West Indies mounted a strong fightback on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. Markram made 115 in a South Africa total of 314 for eight. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack, taking three for 60. South Africa looked set to take full control when they reached 221 for one after new captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat.
Markram’s ton gets South Africa off to flying start but Windies fight back
PRETORIA : A century from South Africa opener Aiden Markram helped pile on the early runs on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Tuesday (Feb 28), only for the West Indies to fight their way back into the contest and have their hosts 314-8 at close of play.