South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands with the series tied 1-1.
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.
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.
He says South Africa’s batters need to withstand Australia’s attack for longer
South Africa suffered an emphatic 214-run defeat against Australia in the first Test in Durban after being bowled out for 206, exposing glaring concerns in their batting lineup.
Australia declared at 314/6 after a rapid cameo from Pat Cummins, setting South Africa a daunting 421-run target on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban before Josh Hazlewood struck early blows.
South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince urges the Proteas to focus on taking wickets and controlling the run rate to stop Australia from building an insurmountable lead in Durban.
Pat Cummins and Australia's pace attack bowled South Africa out for 284 on day three in Durban, taking a commanding 139-run lead by stumps despite stubborn Proteas lower-order resistance.
Wiaan Mulder praised Matt Renshaw's brilliant 190 after Australia fought back from 124/6 to post 390 on day two of the first Test in Durban.
Matt Renshaw's marathon 190 spearheaded Australia's fightback to reach 390 on Day 2 of the first Test in Durban before South Africa lost an early wicket in fading light.
South Africa's seam attack left Australia reeling at 124/6 before an unbeaten stand between Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins guided the visitors to 187/6 ahead of an early stumps due to bad light in Durban.
Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead, paving the way for fast bowler Anrich Nortje to provide the X-factor as South Africa begins its title defence.
Veteran off-spinner Simon Harmer feels better prepared than ever as South Africa prepares to face Australia in their upcoming three-Test series at Kingsmead in Durban.
