Test drawn after fifth-day washout
A waterlogged outfield and persistent rain ruled out any chance of play on the fifth day of the Port Elizabeth Test, which ended in a draw with only 201 overs having been possible over five days
26/12Result
2nd Test, West Indies tour of South Africa at Gqeberha, Dec 26-30 2014
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
275/9 (79 ov)
Player of the Match
26/12Result
2nd Test, West Indies tour of South Africa at Gqeberha, Dec 26-30 2014
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
275/9 (79 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
South Africa brush off West Indies' gains
With barely 200 overs bowled in the Test, both teams were left to assess their own performances with each deciding they had plenty to be pleased about
Day 4
West Indies collapse after big stand
Centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered West Indies past the follow-on mark before a familiar collapse revived the possibility, albeit slight, of a South Africa win
Gritty Brathwaite passes stern test
Only 16 matches into his Test career, Kraigg Brathwaite negotiated the conditions in Port Elizabeth, South Africa's bowling attack and the clouds with class and composure
'We can still win' - Morkel
Morne Morkel said that if South Africa batted quickly on the final morning, it would be difficult for West Indies to survive 50-60 overs
Brathwaite, Samuels in record stand
Stats highlights from the fourth day of the second Test between South Africa and West Indies in Port Elizabeth
Day 3
Brathwaite, Samuels fight after Steyn blitz
West Indies had the better of large swathes of day three, but Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, with bat and ball respectively, made the high-impact contributions that ensured South Africa remained in control
South Africa have to be creative, smart - Donald
Allan Donald, South Africa's bowling coach, has said the side will look to be innovative and aim to break into West Indies' long batting tail on the fourth day of the Port Elizabeth Test
West Indies push past tense thirties
None of the West Indies batsmen could go beyond the thirties in Centurion but two of them have already managed sixties in Port Elizabeth. Greater application was on display against an attack that remains intimidating in any conditions
Day 2
West Indies dismiss du Plessis on rain-hit day
Rain ensured only six overs were possible on day two, and West Indies managed to pick up their third wicket in that time
Du Plessis admits weather frustration
Faf du Plessis expressed his frustration after rain wiped out most of the second day's play in Port Elizabeth, believing that the weather had handed West Indies a way back into the game
Day 1
Elgar, du Plessis deflate West Indies
Dean Elgar's third Test century and an unbeaten 99 from Faf du Plessis put South Africa in a dominant position at the close of day one in Port Elizabeth
No excuses for West Indies' shoddy fielding
There are a host of reasons for their pathetic state of batting and bowling, some beyond the players' control. But their fielding lapses are non-negotiable
Limited progress holds West Indies back
West Indies' bowlers made some improvements between the two Tests but on the opening day in Port Elizabeth, when they could have had a say in the day's play, they let South Africa make the big statements.
Peters savours tough debut
On a slow Port Elizabeth track against a well-set South Africa line-up, being patient was the only way to get wickets, according to debutant Kenroy Peters
Elgar's favourite venue, by far
Stats highlights from the opening day in Port Elizabeth, where Dean Elgar made his second hundred in four Test innings
Others
Exciting times for fresh faces - Amla
The possibility of a third debutant under Hashim Amla's captaincy lurks in Temba Bavuma and the captain believes he will have the same safety net the other pair had to settle in