Rabada ill and Jansen sore as Proteas pay the price South Africa's bowlers have endured difficult days while Australia have taken hold of the Test decider, with Kagiso Rabada feeling ill and going wicketless. AAP · 2h ago
Proteas reveal their verdict on Australia's toss call Mitchell Starc's six wickets helped save Australia after the decision to bowl first, but South Africa have revealed they were surprised by the call. AAP · Oct 27
How cricket is changing Cape Town's poorest township In the heart of Cape Town where the long-lasting impacts of Apartheid are still being felt, cricket is helping to try to create generational change. AAP · Oct 27
Proteas bring in enforcer as hosts eye series win South Africa have not forgotten feeling bullied by Australia during 2022-23, and want to make amends for that series defeat in the decider at Cape Town. AAP · Oct 26
Australia must go big as a pack to win in South Africa Australia's failure to turn starts into big scores is a point of concern ahead of the series decider against South Africa, and one batters know must be fixed. AAP · Oct 25
Fresh Newlands drama will decide world's top Test team Australia's last two visits to Cape Town shaped an era of cricket. Now the third Test there against South Africa will decide the title of world's best team. AAP · Oct 25
Smith's Cape Town return may bring out best in him Steve Smith has endured a frustrating tour of South Africa with the bat, but Travis Head believes a return to Cape Town could spur on Australia's vice-captain. AAP · Oct 24
Best could still be ahead for Bavuma and South Africa South Africa's big innings win over Australia at St George's Park was one of their best in history, but captain Temba Bavuma says even better could lay ahead. AAP · Oct 22
Rabada returns to help Jansen bring the heat South Africa got their bowling right against Australia on day four in Gqeberha, but they also brought a level of fire that had previously been missing. AAP · Oct 21
Australia's capitulation leaves three at risk of axe Australia are at serious risk of an embarrassing defeat to South Africa in the second Test, which could have selection ramifications for a number of players. AAP · Oct 21
Captain's brilliance shows a week is a long time It was only a week ago that Temba Bavuma was frustrated with his batting after a first loss as captain. Now he may have saved South Africa's series. AAP · Oct 20
Australia rue Lyon absence in wake of Hazlewood illness Josh Hazlewood's illness left Beau Webster playing a holding role for Australia in Gqeberha, while part-time spinners sent down 15 overs without Nathan Lyon. AAP · Oct 20
Bavuma's ton of courage puts Australia on back foot Temba Bavuma's captain's knock has taken South Africa to 9(dec)-425 on day three of the second Test, ending Australia's hopes of victory in Gqeberha. AAP · Oct 20
We still have to bowl: Proteas pitch warning to Aussies South Africa have insisted their batting should not be judged until Australia contend with a St George's Park wicket, which is already forming divots. AAP · Oct 19
AAP · Oct 17 The concerning admission around poor Test crowds South Africa are hopeful of better attendances for the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha, with a review to be launched into poor Durban crowd sizes.
AAP · Oct 17 Testosterone to burn: Rabada relaxed on Smith collision Kagiso Rabada says his shoulder bump with Steve Smith in 2018 was "just the emotion of the game" as the pair prepare to face off again at St George's Park.
AAP · Oct 16 Proteas urged to wear down Australia's bowling machines South Africa have conceded they didn't do a good enough job making Australia's bowlers toil in the first Test, a point they must address at St George's Park.
AAP · Oct 15 Australia's old rival firing up for South Africa return South Africa hope Kagiso Rabada can be the spark to put them back in the series against Australia, with their key quick back firing ahead of the second Test.
AAP · Oct 14 'Need to get bloody better': Proteas swing axe for Test South Africa are set to welcome back their "Rolls Royce" in Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against Australia, but are set to make two other changes.
AAP · Oct 13 Rabada ready but South Africa must fix bigger problems Kagiso Rabada is set to return from a hamstring tear to lead South Africa's bowling attack in the second Test, but the Proteas know they have other issues.
AAP · Oct 13 Ruthless Australia start road run with a big win Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.
AAP · Oct 12 Proteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash Spinner Keshav Maharaj has conceded the fact South Africa entering the Test series against Australia without a red-ball match in 10 months has impacted them.
AAP · Oct 11 Lightning strikes twice for Smith but darkness an issue Australia have a clear advantage in the first Test against South Africa in Durban, but early sunsets could leave them in a hurry to set up a victory in time.
AAP · Oct 10 Proteas quick admits South Africa may have got it wrong South Africa's inability to stop Matt Renshaw controlling the strike stood out as a glaring error on day two in Durban, as Australia recovered to 390.
AAP · Oct 7 Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one.