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Wolvaardt, bowlers seal series whitewash for Proteas women

Shabnim Ismail, Sune Luus and Ayabonga Khaka took three wickets each in the final game of the three-match series against Pakistan.

Three wickets apiece by Shabnim Ismail, Sune Luus and Ayabonga Khaka proved key in helping the Proteas women's team complete a 32-run win over Pakistan and with it a 3-0 series whitewash after the final One-Day International at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Tuesday.

Proteas Despite conditions, Proteas have left themselves with work to do against Pakistan

South Africa’s avenue to success in this first Test will be to put up a much better batting performance in their second innings.

Proteas Pakistan in trouble as Rabada leads Proteas fightback

At the close, Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam were unbeaten on five each – with Pakistan trailing by 187 runs with six wickets intact.

Proteas Elgar, Du Plessis steady Proteas ship in first Test in Pakistan

The tourists lost two early wickets when Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen were dismissed after the South Africans won the toss and opted to bat.

Proteas Boucher on De Kock: Hopefully we see the best of him in this series

“It’s just the start of his career and I think there are another 100 games for him, personally,” said the Proteas coach on the eve of the skipper’s 50th Test.

Proteas Proteas settle on two spinners, opt to bat in first Test

The South Africans will look to Keshav Maharaj and George Linde to exploit a dry pitch, with the back-up to come from three quick bowlers.

Proteas ‘Brave’ Proteas to back three spinners in first Pakistan Test?

South Africa coach Mark Boucher hinted on Monday, just a day before the start of the first Test on Tuesday, that Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi and George Linde could all feature.

Proteas Du Plessis wary of Pakistan trio ahead of Proteas Test series

These three dangermen have been singled out for special attention by the former skipper ahead of the long-awaited contest between the sides.

Cricket Bowling attack carries Lions to victory over Warriors

The batting of the Lions left something to be desired, but their bowlers delivered under pressure.

Proteas Proteas Test series marks ‘monumental moment’ for Pakistan cricket

South Africa, having won 15 of the 26 Tests between the two teams with four losses and seven draws, will take on a new-look Pakistan with Babar Azam making his Test captaincy debut.

Cricket Rickelton leads the way as Lions register easy win against the Cobras

The talented opening batsman has enjoyed a big week after earlier being included in the Proteas squad for the first time.

Cricket Lions eager to hit the ground running in One-Day Cup

Pedigree alone suggests the Lions should join the defending champion Dolphins and Knights in the semifinals.

Cricket Home series against Australia is on, says Cricket SA, as interim board looks ahead

The CSA interim board’s term of office expires on February 15 and Yacoob said their focus in the next three weeks would be on formulating a new structure for the board.

Proteas ‘It’s great to be back’ – Rabada gears up for a return to Test cricket

South Africa’s highest-ranked Test bowler has not played a Test in almost exactly a year.

Cricket Ousted director Ramela to challenge removal from CSA board

The recently announced new-look Interim Board have however said they will oppose the application in court.

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Cricket Fantastic advert for Test cricket

Australia – scheduled to arrive for a Test series against the Proteas next month – have proved they are still a force to be reckoned with.

Proteas Klaasen to captain new-look Proteas T20 squad to Pakistan

Okuhle Cele, Ryan Rickleton and Jacques Snyman have received their maiden national team call-ups, while Glenton Stuurman returns after missing the Test tour.

Cricket We must stamp our authority from first ball – Proteas women’s captain Luus

The touring Pakistan team have given the South Africans a good go in the past so indications are it should be a competitive series.

Proteas De Kock ‘settled’ at No 5 as debate about best position continues

There have been calls for the wicket-keeper, who also captains the Proteas, to move down the batting order, with Temba Bavuma moving up.

Proteas Security concerns allayed, it’s Pakistan’s spinners who have Proteas in a tizz

“We’ve played on Asian pitches in the past and they’ve targeted us by preparing dustbowls and making it an uneven contest,” said captain Quinton de Kock.