Kingsmead

South Africa vs Australia: Proteas cricket board disappointed with sparse crowd for Durban Test

The first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead features the world's second and third-ranked teams, both bristling with world-class fast bowlers and stroke-playing batsmen.

South Africa vs Australia: Mitchell Starc's quick-fire innings, five-wicket haul propels visitors to 189-run lead

Lyon started the slide for the hosts and finished with three for 50 before the tall left-armer Starc gave a magnificent display of fast, reverse swing bowling to take five for 34.

South Africa vs Australia: Keshav Maharaj proves left is right against Steve Smith, exposes minor chink in visiting captain's armour

Since 2016, Smith's average has fallen to 23.25 against left-arm orthodox spin, and it is probably this that prompted Faf du Plessis to employ Keshav Maharaj against the Australian captain in Durban.

Highlights, South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 1 at Durban: Bad light forces early stumps

Catch the full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at the Kingsmead in Durban.

South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test: When and where to watch, coverage on TV and live streaming

Here is all you need to know about when and where to watch the 1st Test match between South Africa and Australia in India.

South Africa vs Australia: Visiting skipper Steve Smith eager for revenge against Proteas

Australia captain Steve Smith is looking for revenge in the upcoming Tests against South Africa to continue the trend which has seen the tourists dominate in recent series between the sides.

India vs South Africa: Skipper Virat Kohli's fine century in Durban leads visitors' batting revival in Rainbow Nation

India’s successful run chase of 270 was all about Kohli and his brilliance. Nothing, not two new white balls, swing, pace, bounce or spin fazed him. The pressure of a huge chase spurred him to shatter the Proteas’ winning streak of 17 ODI wins at home.

India vs South Africa: Faf du Plessis' century a testimony to his grit and and fighting spirit

Even though Virat Kohli overshadowed him with his successful run chase, Faf du Plessis’ innings was, arguably, a bit superior considering the scenario of the game. It might have ended up in a losing cause, but it perfectly summed up his never-say-die spirit.

India vs South Africa: Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal justify Virat Kohli's unconventional selection with match-winning performances

It is their teasing line combined with astute field placements that have had opposition batsmen in a fix. With ample variations up their sleeve, the two wrist-spinners tie down batsmen at the crease and enforce mistakes. Kohli, for one, understands what the two bring to the table.

India vs South Africa: Hosts can ill-afford to prepare tracks that would wipe out Virat Kohli and Co in three days

Cricket South Africa knows that two and three-day finishes in Tests are okay against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies and others. But it would be idiotic to try and fix the pitch for a Test against India.