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Proteas batter Marco Jansen strikes out during his innings on the third day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Tuesday

Bavuma, Jansen spark recovery in second Test

Temba Bavuma hits a career-best 179 and shares vital stands with Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer to lead South Africa's stunning recovery to 425/9 declared against Australia at St George's Park.

Australia's Scott Boland delivers a ball on day two of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 19, 2026.
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Boland rocks SA batting line up on return to Australia side

Scott Boland marked his return to Test cricket with a devastating four-wicket burst, leaving South Africa in trouble at 97 for five on day two at St George’s Park.

Australian bowler Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of Matthew Breetzke on a heavily truncated day two of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park on Monday.

Prince backs Proteas batting despite early struggles on tricky St George's surface

Batting coach Ashwell Prince praised Temba Bavuma's exceptional decision-making after South Africa showed grit to battle through tough conditions against Australia's seamers.

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma plays a defensive shot on the second day of the second cricket Test against Australia at St George's Park on Monday
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SA wobble again after another day of interruptions

Scott Boland struck four times as Australia decimated South Africa's top order following prolonged rain delays at St George’s Park, leaving the hosts on 97/5.

Fast bowler Kerwin Mungroo says the Warriors must adapt quickly when they face the Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday
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Warriors eye top spot in Durban

The Dafabet Warriors aim to rely on their depth and adaptability as they take on the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in a high-stakes clash at Kingsmead.

Eastern Province hockey player Kiyara Constable is preparing for the FIH Fives Junior Hockey World Cup in Egypt
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Pearson High's Kiyara Constable earns Junior World Cup call-up

Pearson High School pupil Kiyara Constable has earned selection for the South African U18 Hockey 5s team set to compete at the inaugural FIH Junior World Cup in Egypt.

Proteas opening batter AIden Markram plays a shot during the opening day of the second Dafabet Test match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday

Rain rules opening Test day in Gqeberha

Persistent rain severely limited play on Day 1 of the second Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 after Scott Boland removed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive balls.

The Warriors Women had a debut Hollywoodbets Pro Series outing to forget after they were convincingly swept aside by a strong Dolphins Ladies outfit in their pro50 and Pro20 clashes at Kingsmead at the  weekend

Dolphins outclass Warriors at Kingsmead

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies dominated Kingsmead over the weekend, claiming decisive victories against the Warriors Women in both the T20 and 50-over Hollywoodbets Pro Series fixtures.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes that as long as his side continue to do what they did well in Durban, they wouldn't need to be overly concerned by the potential impact of Proteas pace talisman Kagiso Rabada's return.

Australia not intimidated by Rabada's reputation, says Cummins

Australia’s skipper Pat Cummins believes depth and experience give them enough firepower to cope with whatever South Africa throws at them in the second Test at St George’s Park, even with Kagiso Rabada returning to the hosts’ attack.…

Despite trailing Australia in the three Test series, South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma is confident they have enough resources to go toe-to-toe with them when the sides meet in Gqeberha on Sunday

Bavuma backs Proteas to bounce back

Temba Bavuma insists South Africa has the squad depth to counter Australia at St George’s Park and level the series, warning that their comeback cannot rely solely on Kagiso Rabada.

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada is set to make his much antiicpated return to Test attire after it was confirmed that he has been released by the CSA medical team and will be eligible for selection in the crucial second Dafabet Test match against Australia starting in Gqeberha on Sunday.
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Rabada ready to be unleashed at St George's Park

Kagiso Rabada returns from injury for South Africa's crucial second Test against Australia at St George’s Park, ready to make an immediate impact with the Proteas trailing 1-0.

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is embracing the number three batting position and has designs on making it his own

Bedingham embraces batting order promotion

He says South Africa’s batters need to withstand Australia’s attack for longer

Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates the dismissal of South Africa's David Bedingham on day four of the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban.

Reverse swing could return in Gqeberha, says Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood believes pitch conditions at St George’s Park will dictate whether reverse swing again plays a decisive role in the second Test, while South Africa prepares to welcome back Kagiso Rabada.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma bats during a training session at St George's Park on Thursday.

Bavuma calls for batting patience

Following a 214-run defeat in the opening Test, Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has urged South Africa’s batters to show better application and convert starts into commanding scores against Australia at St George's Park.

Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Wesley Bedja says the side will be looking for consistency in their remaining T20 cricket matches.
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Warriors chase crucial Badgers win

The Dafabet Warriors aim to secure a vital victory and leap into second place in Pool B when they take on South Western Districts in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup encounter in Oudtshoorn.