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South Africa 1-0 up after 18 wickets in 64 overs

South Africa 1-0 up after 18 wickets in 64 overs

Vernon Philander took career-best innings figures of 6 for 42 as the hosts comfortably defended a target of 208 at Newlands

08-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Steyn sidelined for remainder of India series

Steyn sidelined for remainder of India series

The South Africa fast bowler will be reassessed in four to six weeks' time

08-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda

Persistent showers force third day washout in Cape Town

Persistent showers force third day washout in Cape Town

The entire third day of the Newlands Test was lost to rain, although there might not have been too many people complaining as a result considering Cape Town is in the middle of a severe drought

07-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

India could chase 350 to win - Pujara

India could chase 350 to win - Pujara

While Kagiso Rabada believed the pitch was difficult, the India batsman said the visitors could overhaul anything around 350 in the final innings to go 1-0 up in the series

06-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Steyn won't bowl further in first Test, could miss rest of series

Steyn won't bowl further in first Test, could miss rest of series

The fast bowler suffered tissue damage in his heel and could take four to six weeks to recover

06-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

South Africa ahead despite Pandya's all-round heroics

South Africa ahead despite Pandya's all-round heroics

A Hardik Pandya counterattack came at just the right time for India as the Newlands Test continued to surprise

06-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

De Villiers changed the game in one over - SA batting coach

De Villiers changed the game in one over - SA batting coach

At 12 for 3, South Africa were looking for some calm, for someone to absorb the pressure and block out a few overs. But AB de Villiers had other ideas

05-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

South Africa make big strikes after falling for 286

South Africa make big strikes after falling for 286

Cape Town dealt almost exclusively in hair-raising action. The day began with three wickets in the first six overs. And it ended with three more in nine. The fast bowlers, from both teams, had fun

05-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

South Africa v India: fierce rivalry or a memorable series?

South Africa v India: fierce rivalry or a memorable series?

No longer are India terrified travellers, but South Africa have home-ground advantage and a chance to avenge a horror 2015 tour. Either way, both teams are planning to have some fun in the coming months

04-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

India face uncertain conditions with skill and hope

India face uncertain conditions with skill and hope

South Africa will be as determined to secure this series, what with the scores to settle from their last tour to India

04-Jan-2018•The Preview by Sidharth Monga in Cape Town

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