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Proteas bowler Marco Jansen celebrates a wicket as he single handedly ripped into the Australian batting line up on day four of the second Dafabet Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday

Jansen wants to be the player South Africa can lean on

After a crucial 85 with the bat and a decisive 5/33 bowling spell against Australia, Marco Jansen explains his focus on resilience, consistency, and showing up for South Africa when the pressure peaks.

Proteas allrounder Marco Jansen took five wickets to help  dismantle the Australian batting lineup on the fourth day of the second cricket Test at St George's Park on Wednesday

Jansen's haul gives SA major boost in pursuit of victory

Marco Jansen claimed a sensational five-wicket haul as South Africa skittled Australia for 99 to enforce the follow-on, but Travis Head led a spirited fightback on day four in Gqeberha.

Dafabet Warriors spinner Thomas Kaber helped his team to a six-wicket victory over the Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday
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Continuity pleasing for Warriors captain De Villiers

The Dafabet Warriors secured another bonus-point victory by beating the Hollywoodbets Dolphins by six wickets at Kingsmead, moving to the top of Pool B and boosting confidence ahead of the Super 8s.

Cricket fanatics and friends Bruce van Niekerk, left, and Mike van Vuuren hope to establish a museum  near St George's Park celebrating the ground's rich sporting history
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Friends seek permanent home for vast cricket collection

Collectors Mike van Vuuren and Bruce van Niekerk are campaigning to establish a dedicated sports museum at St George’s Park, showcasing over a century of historic cricket, rugby, and football memorabilia.

Australia's Mitchell Starc delivers a ball on day three of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha
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Heaps of work lies ahead for Australia, says Starc

Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th Test wicket at St George's Park, but Temba Bavuma's career-best 179 helped South Africa seize complete control of the second Test.


South African skipper Temba Bavuma celebrates his century

Bavuma quick to share credit despite milestone innings

Temba Bavuma scored a career-best 179 to rescue South Africa from trouble and put the Proteas in control during the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha.

Veteran fast bowler Beuran Hendricks bowled a three over opening spell of three wickets for 11 runs to catapult the Warriors towrds an eventual six wicket vicotry over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday.
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Warriors grab top spot after clinical win in Durban

The Dafabet Warriors claimed the top spot in Pool B following a decisive six-wicket bonus-point win over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins at Kingsmead, successfully chasing down 117 with five overs to spare.

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.

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.

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.