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Haddin and Smith run out of miracles

At some point, Australia's uncertain top order was going to cause trouble they could not recover from. Without two days of defiance, or perhaps help from the weather, Port Elizabeth will be that occasion

22-Feb-2014•Daniel Brettig in Port Elizabeth

Johnson emulates Imran, and Haddin's 600

Stats highlights from the third day's play between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth

22-Feb-2014•Shiva Jayaraman

Morkel's mongrel gives South Africa their bite

South Africa's batsmen had laid the foundations, but the pitch looked slow and low. Then Morne Morkel took the ball in his hand and the Test match gained a different complexion

22-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

De Villiers joins elite club

Stats highlights from the second day's play between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth

21-Feb-2014•Shiva Jayaraman

Duminy revives memory of Perth

His career may have been in the balance but, just as he did alongside AB de Villiers six years ago, JP Duminy produced an important innings when it mattered

21-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Australia doze at wrong moment

The Test was moving at a slow pace on a sluggish pitch while South Africa batted and they may have lulled Australia into a distracted mindset which proved costly late in the day

21-Feb-2014•Daniel Brettig in Port Elizabeth

'You do what you need to do for the team'

Jason Gillespie talks about what separates a good fast bowler from a great one, and why it's important to find a balance between rest and practice

21-Feb-2014•Interview by Scott Oliver

Patience pays off for Australia

On a slow St. George's Park surface providing them little of the assistance they enjoyed at Centurion, Australia's four-man attack exerted constant pressure on South Africa's batsmen

20-Feb-2014•Daniel Brettig in Port Elizabeth

Elgar shows SA what they are missing

Two days after being dropped from the list of contracted players, Dean Elgar demonstrated the technique and composure needed to face down Mitchell Johnson and co

20-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Least favourite home venue for South Africa

South Africa's win-loss record isn't so hot in Port Elizabeth, and their batsmen have generally struggled here

19-Feb-2014•S Rajesh

Air of discontent around South Africa

It has been a tricky few days for South African cricket, and not just because of Mitchell Johnson. They have come from behind many times to draw or win Test series and, on what promises to be a lively pitch, must do so again

19-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Revisiting the ghosts of 1997

In 1997 Australia secured a remarkable come-from-behind victory in Port Elizabeth which helped define a generation. The lead in to the Test this year has some striking similarities

19-Feb-2014•Daniel Brettig in Port Elizabeth

Johnson's demolition, and last stands

Also, most runs in a 50th Test, most keeping dismissals without a stumping, and greatest difference between innings scores in a Test

18-Feb-2014•Steven Lynch

Steyn needs better support - Ntini

There was only one winner of the fast-bowling contest at Centurion Park, but Makhaya Ntini believes South Africa can turn the tables if Dale Steyn is given the support that Mitchell Johnson receives

17-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda

Australia exceed the hype

Beating South Africa at their stronghold, Centurion Park, is among the toughest challenges in modern cricket. Australia obliterated them

15-Feb-2014•Daniel Brettig at Centurion Park

A fast-bowling high against South Africa

Mitchell Johnson's match haul of 12 for 127 are the best by a fast bowler against South Africa since their readmission into Test cricket

15-Feb-2014•S Rajesh

South Africa's bruises won't fade quickly

The bowling of Mitchell Johnson has made many people sit up and take notice, leading to comparisons with the very best. South Africa have now had their first-hand experience and it has been a chastening affair

15-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda at Centurion Park

Warner's second-innings heroics

Stats highlights from the third day in Centurion, where Mitchell Johnson and David Warner further drove home Australia's advantage

14-Feb-2014•S Rajesh

South Africa in danger of being scarred

South Africa have become known for their ability to fight back from tough positions, but that skill deserted them on the third day at Centurion as a ragged performance in the field flashed warning signs

14-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda at Centurion Park

Doolan ice extinguishes South Africa fire

Against a revved-up Dale Steyn, on a lively pitch, after the loss of an early wicket, Alex Doolan turned a nervous period into seemingly inevitable domination and vindicated his selection

14-Feb-2014•Daniel Brettig in Centurion

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