Australia 244 and 4 for 169 (Khawaja 58*, Rabada 3-49) need another 370 runs to beat South Africa 242 and 8 for 540 dec (Duminy 141, Elgar 127, Philander 73, de Kock 64)Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Kagiso Rabada took 3 for 49 on the fourth afternoon © Getty Images 0%. Zero. No chance. None at all. That, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, is the likelihood of rain in Perth…
Somerville five leaves NSW with target of 96
New South Wales 298 and 0 for 3 need another 93 runs to beat Western Australia 216 and 177 (Klinger 50, Somerville 5-65, O’Keefe 3-41)Scorecard File photo – William Somerville’s career-best 5 for 65 included the wickets of Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger © Getty Images New South Wales were 93 runs from victory at stumps on the third day at the SCG, after spinner William Somerville claimed a career-best…
Zimbabwe bowl; both sides unchanged
It remains to be seen if Zimbabwe’s bowlers will justify Graeme Cremer’s decision © Associated Press Graeme Cremer, the Zimbabwe captain, elected to bowl in the second Test against Sri Lanka on a Harare Sports Club surface that had some live grass. The hosts kept their faith in the same XI that did duty in the first Test, which Sri Lanka won by 225 runs, last week. That meant Tarisai…
What can Bavuma do in 0.264 seconds?
David Warner thought he had beaten Temba Bavuma’s throw but replays showed that wasn’t the case © Cricket Australia/Getty Images What can you do in 0.264 seconds? Type one word? Shrug your shoulders? Blink? If you’re Temba Bavuma you can react to a push from David Warner’s bat and pull off a piece of fielding that could be match-defining. Bavuma was at point when Warner nudged Kagiso Rabada to point…
Australia lose openers in mammoth chase of 539
Tea Australia 244 and 2 for 84 (Khawaja 16*, Smith 11*) need another 455 runs to beat South Africa 242 and 8 for 540 dec (Duminy 141, Elgar 127, Philander 73, de Kock 64)Live scorecard and ball-by-ball details David Warner made a quick 35 © Getty Images South Africa went to tea on the fourth day at the WACA needing eight wickets from the remaining four sessions after removing both…
South Africa set Australia 539 victory target
Innings end South Africa 242 and 8 for 540 dec (Duminy 141, Elgar 127, Philander 73, de Kock 64) lead Australia 244 by 538 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Quinton de Kock scored his fourth consecutive Test half-century © Getty Images Australia will need to rewrite Test history by chasing down 539 if they are to win at the WACA, after South Africa delayed their declaration until after lunch on…
Sayers takes 11 in big South Australia win
South Australia 481 beat Tasmania 98 and 289 (Bailey 142*, Sayers 5-44) by an innings and 94 runsScorecard File photo: Chadd Sayers finished with a career-best match haul of 11 for 76 © Associated Press Chadd Sayers finished with a career-best match tally of 11 for 76 as he bowled South Australia to victory by an innings and 94 runs over Tasmania at Adelaide Oval. Sayers picked up 5 for…
Philander, de Kock push lead past 500
Lunch South Africa 242 and 7 for 508 (Philander 63*, Maharaj 19*) lead Australia 244 by 506 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Quinton de Kock scored his fourth consecutive Test half-century © Getty Images Australia will need to rewrite Test history by chasing down 500-plus in the fourth innings at the WACA, after South Africa batted through the first session on day four and extended their lead by a further…
Victoria secure innings win over Queensland
Victoria 417 beat Queensland 137 and 199 (Labuschagne 70, Holland 4-46) by an innings and 81 runsScorecard Marnus Labuschagne made a fighting 70 (file photo) © Getty Images Victoria cruised to victory by an innings and 81 runs over Queensland on the third day at the MCG, where Marnus Labuschagne‘s fighting 70 for the Bulls went in vain. Queensland had resumed on 4 for 50, needing an unlikely 230 more…
No changes for Hobart Test – Lehmann
Mitchell Marsh has been included in the squad for the Hobart Test despite questions over his batting form and place in the line-up © Getty Images Australia will not make any changes to the team chosen for the Perth Test against South Africa, irrespective of the result over the final two days at the WACA Ground. The coach Darren Lehmann confirmed an unchanged squad for the Hobart Test, which starts…