South Africa sent spinning towards defeat as Sri Lanka sense sweep COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's formidable battery of tireless spinners bowled them to within five wickets of a 2-0 series sweep over South Africa as the tourists continued to struggle against the turning ball in the second and final test on... 22 Jul, 2018
South Africa set 490 after Sri Lanka declare COLOMBO: South Africa have been set an unlikely target of 490 runs to win the second test and draw the two-match series after Sri Lanka declared their second innings on 275 for five on Sunday. Dimuth Karunaratne (85), Danushka Gunathilaka (61)... 22 Jul, 2018
Maharaj magic restricts Sri Lanka to 277-9 COLOMBO: South Africa's Keshav Maharaj claimed a career-best eight for 116 to prevent Sri Lanka from making the most of a strong start and limiting them to 277 for nine on the opening day of the second and final test on Friday. The left-arm... 20 Jul, 2018
Spinners put Sri Lanka in box seat as South Africa implode GALLE: Sri Lanka's slow bowlers spun a web around South Africa who collapsed for a meagre 126 to concede a significant first innings lead on a spin-dominated second day of the opening test on Friday. Touring captain Faf du Plessis spent his 34th... 13 Jul, 2018
Defiant Karunaratne carries bat for Sri Lanka with 158 GALLE: Sri Lanka opening batsman Dimuth Karunaratne struck a defiant unbeaten hundred on his return to the side to give the hosts a fighting first innings total in the opening test against South Africa on Thursday. The 30-year-old carried his... 12 Jul, 2018
Steyn returns to test squad in search of milestone CAPE TOWN: Fast bowler Dale Steyn has been recalled to South Africa's test squad for the two-match tour of Sri Lanka next month, providing him with another opportunity to become his country's most prolific wicket-taker in five-day... 11 Jun, 2018
Morkel keeps S Africa on course for big win over wilting Australia Australia 88 for three chasing a massive 612 for victory Home seamers Rabada, Morkel and Philander all carrying injuries SA need draw for first home series win over Australia since 1970 JOHANNESBURG: Tall seamer Morne Morkel took two... 02 Apr, 2018
Du Plessis finds form, S Africa bat on in fourth test JOHANNESBURG: Captain Faf du Plessis ended his run of low scores with a classy unbeaten half-century as South Africa remained on course for victory at lunch on the fourth day of the fourth and final test against a wilting Australia at a gloomy... 02 Apr, 2018
Elgar anchors second innings as South Africa build massive lead South Africa lead by 401 runs with seven wickets remaining Australia captain Paine has hairline fracture to thumb Home side lead the four-match series 2-1 JOHANNESBURG: South Africa opener Dean Elgar dropped anchor to steer his... 01 Apr, 2018
Bavuma denied ton as S.Africa skittle hapless Australia Australia trail by 378 runs with four wickets left Bavuma left stranded five runs short of century South Africa lead the four-test series 2-1 JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's Temba Bavuma was left stranded on 95 not out as they... 01 Apr, 2018
Khawaja leads fightback but South Africa strike late Australia lead by 41 runs Khawaja leads fightback in session after tea AB de Villiers scored 126 earlier PORT ELIZABETH: Usman Khawaja scored 75 runs to lead an Australia fightback on the third day of the second test against South... 11 Mar, 2018
Smith falls cheaply as Australia lose three wickets PORT ELIZABETH: Australia lost captain Steve Smith cheaply as they went to tea on 86 for three on the third day of the second test on Sunday, still 53 runs behind South Africa as they struggled to get themselves back into the... 11 Mar, 2018
