On Saturday, South Africa swept the two-match Test series against the West Indies thanks to a strong showing with the ball in the final session (March 11). After establishing a goal of 391 for the visitors, South Africa, who were odds-on favorites to win the match by the game’s end on the third day, were … Read more
After South Africa dominated the first two periods of the second Test on Day 1 in Johannesburg on Wednesday, quick strikes in the final session enabled West Indies to mount a comeback (March 8). Aiden Markram (96) and Tony de Zorzi (85), who opened the innings with a 76-run partnership, laid the groundwork for a … Read more
South Africa Won First Test by 87 Runs In the first Test at Centurion, Kagiso Rabada’s six-wicket haul gave South Africa the series advantage. Despite Jermaine Blackwood’s aggressive 79, West Indies were bowled out for 159 while chasing 247 on a hot course. With Kemar Roach running through the South African batting order to bowl … Read more
In the final session of the day, eleven wickets fell as both sides faltered in the 28.1 overs that were bowled. But after two periods of a slow burn, West Indies’ collapse from 169 for 3 to 212 all out changed the course of the game. Aiden Markram continued where he left off in the … Read more
Aiden Markram scored a commanding century on a fascinating first day in Centurion, South Africa before the West Indies surged back into the contest with late wickets. SA went to Stumps on Day 1 at a more modest 314/8 after coasting at 221/1 at one stage. Choosing to bat, South Africa’s openers were largely unaffected … Read more
