Day 1 West Indies vs Proteas

Day 1 of the 1st test between West Indies and Proteas was dominated by the Proteas as they bundled the West Indies for 97 and went on to take a lead of 31 runs to end the day.

Proteas have taken control of this test match although West Indies did have a slight fight back towards the end of the day. The match is still in favour of the Proteas after their bowlers performed exceptionally well.

West Indies will be disappointed with their batting performance after winning the toss and electing to bat first. they were decimated by some excellent bowling from Nortje and Ngidi.

The Proteas will be looking to Van de Dussen and De Kock to extend their first innings lead and put themselves in a commanding position to win the first test by an innings.

The first session was won by the Proteas as West Indies went to Lunch on 48/4 as Nortje picked up 3 wickets and Rabada 1.

After Lunch Ngidi went on to take 5 wickets and Nortje add 1 more to his telly as they bowled West Indies out for 97. In this session, 79 runs were scored and 7 wickets fell as at tea Proteas were 30/1

In the evening session, the Proteas added a further 98 runs for the loss of 3 wickets as they ended the day on 128/4.

The Scorecard for this match looks like this

West Indies 97 40.5 overs

J. Holder 20 (41) L. Ngidi 5-19 (13.5)

S. Hope 15 (32) A. Nortje 4-35(11)

K. Brathwaite 15 (45) K. Rabada 1-24 (10)

Proteas 128/4 43 overs

A. Markram 60 (110) J. Seales 3-34 (11)

Van de Dussen 34 (104) K. Roach 1-27 (10)

K. Peterson (29)

Proteas lead by 31 runs

Writer : Ebrahim Yusuf Omar

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