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
On the second night in Johannesburg, West Indies’ first-innings disadvantage was reduced to just 69 runs thanks to Jason Holder’s resolute 81 not out. West Indies, responding to South Africa’s 320, was at one stage in trouble at 162/8, but Holder, who smashed 8 fours and 4 sixes in his 117-ball stay, was able to … 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
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
