Stormers outmuscle Bulls to make winning start

An inspired forward performance set the platform for the Stormers ’ 37-24 win against the Bulls at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. On Saturday, the Stormers manhandled their opponents at the…

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Proteas found wanting in the field as Sri Lanka grab series win
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 25: Drinks during the 3rd KFC T20 International between South Africa and Sri Lanka at PPC Newlands on January 25, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/ Gallo Images)

Proteas found wanting in the field as Sri Lanka grab series win

A disastrous fielding performance from the Proteas and 68 from Niroshan Dickwella allowed Sri Lanka to win by five wickets and clinch the T20 series at Newlands on Wednesday night.

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AB de Villiers could be back at No3 for Proteas at Newlands
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 22: Captain Harhaan Behardien of South Africa interviewed by Shaun Pollock during the 2nd KFC T20 International match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

AB de Villiers could be back at No3 for Proteas at Newlands

Proteas skipper Farhaan Behardien has hinted at a No3 spot for the returning AB de Villiers, while a promotion up the order for David Miller is expected too.

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Sri Lankans crumble to Protea power at Newlands
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa bowls during Day 3 of the Sunfoil Test Series, 2nd Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town on 4 January 2017 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix

Sri Lankans crumble to Protea power at Newlands

The Sri Lankan resistance lasted just 22 overs on day four as they were bowled out by the Proteas for 224, losing the second Test by 282 runs at Newlands on Thursday, writes MARK SALTER.

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Proteas push ever closer to victory and series win
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Proteas push ever closer to victory and series win

The Proteas stand on the brink of taking the series against Sri Lanka, who battled to 130-4 chasing the impossible target of 507 on day three of the second Test at Newlands, writes MARK SALTER.

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Rabada rips through Sri Lankan batsmen
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Rabada rips through Sri Lankan batsmen

Opting not to enforce a follow-on, the Proteas ended day two of the second Test 317 ahead after smashing Sri Lanka for 110 runs in 43 overs at Newlands, writes MARK SALTER.

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Elgar’s ton puts Proteas nicely in command at Newlands
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 02: Dean Elgar of the Proteas celebrates his century during day 1 of the 2nd test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at PPC Newlands on January 02, 2107 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)

Elgar’s ton puts Proteas nicely in command at Newlands

Dean Elgar welcomed a career-best score and and Quinton de Kock a complementary milestone, as South Africa climbed to a formidable 297 for six on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.

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