South Africa wrap up four-day Test in two days
Morne Morkel and Keshav Maharaj were South Africa's first and second-innings bowling heroes as Zimbabwe folded for 68 and 121 in a combined 72.4 overs
Morne Morkel and Keshav Maharaj were South Africa's first and second-innings bowling heroes as Zimbabwe folded for 68 and 121 in a combined 72.4 overs
The Port Elizabeth Test didn't even get to its scheduled halfway point, but it still gave players from both sides enough time to form opinions about four-day Test cricket and playing under lights with the pink ball
South Africa v Zimbabwe, only Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
The stand-in captain said both South Africa's batsmen and bowlers got enough out of the four-day Test
Coach Heath Streak, meanwhile, has said Zimbabwe, if they are to play Tests at all, will need to play 'more than three or four a year'
St George's Park underwent a transformation under lights as nine wickets fell for 88 runs in the post-dinner session after an Aiden Markram century had given South Africa a strong batting platform
His comeback innings promised something special on one hand. On the other, it left several big questions unanswered for South Africa, especially around team combination
The team management is confident he will be ready for the first Test against India, which begins on January 5
Faf du Plessis' return to cricket after back and shoulder injuries has been delayed by a viral infection
Stats highlights from the first day of the one-off Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe
Four days, floodlights, pink ball - on Boxing Day, Port Elizabeth will witness a Test match like none before