Gerald Coetzee a Doubt for Second Test After Groin Injury in Durban
South Africa’s bowling attack has been dealt a potential blow ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, with fast bowler Gerald Coetzee picking up a groin niggle during the opening Test in Durban. The Proteas emerged victorious in the first Test by a…
South Africa Clinch Dominant 233-Run Victory Over Sri Lanka in Durban, Move to Second on WTC Standings
South Africa secured a commanding 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test at Kingsmead, Durban, to rise to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. The hosts, led by a magnificent 11-wicket haul from Marco Jansen, broke Sri…
South Africa Dominates Sri Lanka, Builds Enormous 515-Run Lead on Day 3 in Durban
South Africa’s batting prowess took center stage on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma both scoring centuries to push their team to a commanding 191 and 366 for 5 declared. The Proteas now lead by a…
Wiaan Mulder to Miss Rest of Durban Test After Finger Injury
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will not bowl or field for the remainder of the Durban Test against Sri Lanka after fracturing his right middle finger while batting in the first innings. Mulder sustained the injury on the fifth ball of the 27th…
Jansen’s Seven-Wicket Haul Leaves Sri Lanka Reeling on Day 2 of Durban Test
Marco Jansen’s career-best seven-wicket haul decimated Sri Lanka’s batting lineup, as the visitors were bowled out for just 42 in their first innings of the first Test at Kingsmead. South Africa’s pace attack, led by Jansen’s remarkable…
Persistent Rain Curbs Play on Day 1 in Durban, Sri Lanka Claims Early Wickets
A day dominated by rain at Kingsmead saw just 20.4 overs of play, but Sri Lanka made the most of the conditions, reducing South Africa to 80 for 4 by the time the weather halted play just before lunch. In overcast skies and with moisture in the air, Sri…
South Africa Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series: Bavuma, Coetzee, Jansen Return to the Team for Series Against Sri Lanka
South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma is set to make a timely return for the crucial home series against Sri Lanka, following recovery from a long-standing elbow injury. Bavuma, who has not played red-ball cricket since August, will lead a 14-man…
Sri Lanka Squad for South Africa Test Series: Lasith Embuldeniya and Oshada Fernando Return to the Team
Sri Lanka have named a slightly altered squad for their upcoming Test series against South Africa, with left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and top-order batter Oshada Fernando making notable returns. The two-match series, starting November 27 at…
Lungi Ngidi Ruled Out of Action Until January 2025 Due to Groin Injury; Temba Bavuma’s Recovery Progressing Well
South Africa’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of action until January 2025 due to a groin injury, missing the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and the all-format tour of Pakistan. Ngidi, who has not featured in competitive…
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2024, Nov 25 – Dec 07
Latest News Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2024 Schedule & Squad South Africa vs Sri Lanka1st TestWed, 27 Nov 2024, 9:30 AM, ISTKingsmead, DurbanSA Won by 233 Runs South Africa vs Sri Lanka1st TestTue, 5 Dec 2024, 10:30 AM, ISTSt George’s…