Tag Archives: Vernon Philander

Cricket: South Africa face the unknown against Pakistan

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – The description of Pakistan doesn’t change. Their Test record in the last two years may point to consistency, but they remain, even according to one of their senior players, an unpredictable side. They’re also an unusual side. Their … read more »

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Cricket: South Africa won by 9 wickets

March 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa rode another irresistible performance from Vernon Philander to take a 1-0 lead in Hamilton, vanquishing the hosts by nine wickets inside three days. Philander continued his phenomenal success in a sublime six-Test career, demolishing New Zealand’s lower order … read more »

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Cricket: Honours even after hard-fought day

March 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A gripping second day of Test cricket at the University Oval in Dunedin left precious little separating the teams, with New Zealand five runs ahead of South Africa’s 238, with a wicket in hand. New Zealand’s top order battled swing … read more »

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