Erwee and Bavuma hold Australia off to ensure a draw
South Africa muster belated fight to end a disappointing series on a better note
South Africa muster belated fight to end a disappointing series on a better note
Run machines - check. Pace-bowling depth - check. A gamechanger and an all-round star - check. It was a summer of plenty for Australia
South Africa captain admits he is "highly irritated" by his repeated soft dismissals in the Australia series
Probably because of the weather, the SCG track didn't have much in it for Australia's spinners, and they didn't have much of a say as South Africa fought to save the Test
Three times at the SCG the TV official ruled that slip catches hadn't carried
South Africa, the Test team, are at a fork in the road - here's what they need to address to revive their results and reputation
Hosts set up Test by declaring after lunch on day four with Khawaja stranded on 195
Out of the XI for long periods with Australia recently opting for conditions-based attacks, the seamer showed he has plenty to offer
South Africa batter also backs his captain Dean Elgar to bounce back from a poor tour
Usman Khawaja remains stuck on 195 not out, leaving Pat Cummins with a potentially tricky declaration call
While he's made consistent contributions for state and country through the 2022-23 season, a dearth of big ones was a source of frustration
Khawaja registered his highest Test score while Smith went past Bradman with his 30th ton.
The batter is still trying to get better and will take it "one tour at a time"
The stats highlights from the second day at the SCG where Australia piled on more runs against South Africa
Marnus Labuschagne survived on the opening day at the SCG when he edged to slip
Labuschagne and Khawaja hit half-centuries on a truncated day before Nortje helped SA claw back
Winning the toss has helped Australia, but for a type of side rarely seen on home soil, a fascinating four days still lie ahead
Labuschagne on the replay: "Some of the ball is touching the grass, regardless of whether [Harmer's] fingers are under it or not"
The left hander will continue in the match but Peter Handscomb has been listed among Australia's sub fielders
And when was the last time South Africa drew a Test before Sydney?
And who made their highest Test score the latest in their career?
South Africa's hopes of reaching the WTC final were dented by their series defeat in Australia
Could Scott Boland be forced out of the team? Where does Marcus Harris stand after a summer as a reserve?
Recent results and future schedules don't bode well for South African red-ball cricket, but there's still a WTC final for this aging line-up to fight for
He feels Australia's bowling pecking order is in place and that new options will keep everyone on their feet
Australia's captain says "2023 is going to be a big year," with a Test tour of India following the final match against South Africa
The Australia batter has begun 2023 by making his highest Test score
Elgar's captaincy in spotlight for South Africa while hosts look to balance their side with Starc and Green out