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Off-spinner Simon Harmer believes the Proteas can carry the confidence from their series-levelling victory in Gqeberha into Tuesday’s deciding Test against Australia in Cape Town

Harmer backs Proteas to keep finding a way

Simon Harmer praises South Africa's collective resilience following an emphatic win at St George's Park, backing the Proteas to carry their momentum into the series decider against Australia in Cape Town.

A fighting fifty by Dafabet Warriors batter JP King did not prevent the Eastern Province side from slumping to a seven-wicket defeat to the Iinyathi in  KuGompo City on Saturday

Warriors stumble in Eastern Cape derby

Despite a measured half-century from JP King, a rotated Dafabet Warriors side fell to a seven-wicket defeat against Eastern Cape Iinyathi in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup group finale at Buffalo Park.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi players go through their paces in a net session ahead of their match this weekend. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES

Iinyathi want strong finish in EC cricket derby

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face the Warriors in a rare provincial Pro20 Cup derby at Buffalo Park, aiming to end their campaign on a high despite missing the Super Eight.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma cracks a smile as he runs to celebrate their innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Dafabet Test at St George's Park in Gqbeberha on Thursday

Bavuma hails SA's character after win

Temba Bavuma praised the Proteas' character and resilience following their emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George’s Park, setting up a thrilling series decider in Cape Town.

The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.

The Warriors Women are looking to get their Hollywoodbets Pro Series campaign moving in the right direction when they face the Garden Route Badgers Women in Oudtshoorn this weekend
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Serame wants Warriors Women to bounce back against Badgers

Following tough opening defeats in Durban, Warriors Women head coach Nkululeko Serame has called on his side to display composure and execute the basics as they face the Garden Route Badgers.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne plays a shot on day four of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 21, 2026.
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McDonald backs Australia to fight on after horror day four

Australia coach Andrew McDonald called his team's batting collapse disappointing but refused to concede defeat against South Africa as the tourists battle to save the second Test at St George's Park.

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.