Famous Test Matches – Australia v South Africa, Sydney, 1993-94

This was South Africa’s first Test series in Australia since readmission, and the first Test, the Boxing Day Test, was a rain-affected draw. The second Test was played in the new year, from 2nd to 6th January, at Sydney, with both teams set for battle after barely getting a chance to impress at Melbourne. […]

Famous Test Matches – South Africa v England, Cape Town, 1922-23

This New Year’s Test match, played from January 1 to January 4, 1923, was the second of the five-match series between hosts South Africa and England. South Africa were leading 1-0 after a 168-run win at Johannesburg. The home captain Herbie Taylor won the toss and decided to bat. But it soon turned […]