New Zealand's catching and DRS nightmares hits hopes

Tea South Africa 308 and 157 for 3 (Elgar 73*, du Plessis 16*) lead New Zealand 341 by 124 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Dean Elgar resisted New Zealand with a half-century © Getty Images Dean Elgar continued his tour de force of a Test in Dunedin as he protected South Africa from trouble on the fourth day. He survived two chances and saved himself with the DRS to reach…

March 11, 2017
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Elgar, du Plessis drive SA on attritional day

South Africa 308 and 224 for 6 (Elgar 89, du Plessis 56*) lead New Zealand 341 by 191 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Dean Elgar fell 11 short of a century in the second innings © Getty Images Could New Zealand’s twin-spin attack prove a masterstroke? It may yet depend on the Dunedin weather, with rain forecast for the final day of this nip-and-tuck Test, but late wickets under leaden skies…

March 11, 2017
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Victoria seal place in Shield final

Victoria 322 and 2 for 83 (Harris 43) beat Western Australia 146 and 258 (Cartwright 101, Klinger 55, Pattinson 5-58) by 8 wicketsScorecard File photo – James Pattinson finished with match figures of 6 for 93 © Getty Images Victoria will have the chance to win a third consecutive Sheffield Shield title after winning through to the final thanks to their victory over Western Australia in Alice Springs. The Warriors…

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Teams aim for win but aware of time constraint

Jeetan Patel, who struck late on the fourth day, was pleased with how the New Zealand attack fared despite the absence of Trent Boult © Getty Images South Africa will look for a lead of around 250 if they are to force the result their way in the Dunedin Test, but they have acknowledged that time may not be on their side. Apart from the possibility of rain shortening or…

March 11, 2017
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Teams aim for win but aware of time constraint

Jeetan Patel, who struck late on the fourth day, was pleased with how the New Zealand attack fared despite the absence of Trent Boult © Getty Images South Africa will look for a lead of around 250 if they are to force the result their way in the Dunedin Test, but they have acknowledged that time may not be on their side. Apart from the possibility of rain shortening or…

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Malan reveals fan entered Peshawar change-room during PSL final

The staging of the PSL final in Lahore saw an almost unprecedented level of security © AFP A young fan was able to briefly gain access to the Peshawar Zalmi dressing room, marring what was otherwise thought to be a well-executed security operation during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore last week. Despite the heavy security presence, the male fan – thought to be in his early to…

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Would love to get 400 wickets but can't guarantee form – Herath

© AFP Rangana Herath conceded 400 career wickets would be “nice to have”, while reiterating that at 39, he considers his future in the game after every series. Having taken 6 for 59 in Sri Lanka’s victory in Galle, Herath is now the most successful left-arm spinner in Tests, surpassing Daniel Vettori’s career tally of 362. This was also his 29th five-wicket haul – only Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, Richard…

March 11, 2017
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Teams aim for win but aware of time constraint

Jeetan Patel, who struck late on the fourth day, was pleased with how the New Zealand attack fared despite the absence of Trent Boult © Getty Images South Africa will look for a lead of around 250 if they are to force the result their way in the Dunedin Test, but they have acknowledged that time may not be on their side. Apart from the possibility of rain shortening or…

March 11, 2017
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Teams aim for win but aware of time constraint

Jeetan Patel, who struck late on the fourth day, was pleased with how the New Zealand attack fared despite the absence of Trent Boult © Getty Images South Africa will look for a lead of around 250 if they are to force the result their way in the Dunedin Test, but they have acknowledged that time may not be on their side. Apart from the possibility of rain shortening or…

March 11, 2017
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Teams aim for win but aware of time constraint

Jeetan Patel, who struck late on the fourth day, was pleased with how the New Zealand attack fared despite the absence of Trent Boult © Getty Images South Africa will look for a lead of around 250 if they are to force the result their way in the Dunedin Test, but they have acknowledged that time may not be on their side. Apart from the possibility of rain shortening or…

March 11, 2017
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