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Proteas vs West Indies 2nd test Day 3

 


The West Indies fought back in the 2nd test but they still have a huge task of chasing 324 as South African Middle lower order with Van der Dussen manage to take South Africa to 174 all out a lead of 323. 

West Indies bowlers were very good at the start of the day but fell away a bit as the South African lower order managed to fight back and get South Africa to a total which they can be confident they can defend.

 South Africa will be disappointed with the performance of their top order and middle-order batsman and will want them to come good before their next series which is against India. After that, they have Australia and New Zealand and England as well. 

The start of the domestic season will be very important for the South African batsman to rediscover so form and also confidence before they face India.


The Scorecard looks like this 

South Africa   298  112.4 overs

De Kock 96 (162)                                                           K. Mayers 3-28 (15)

D. Elgar 77 (237)                                                            K. Roach   3-45 ( 21.4)


West Indies 149 54 overs 

J. Blackwood 49 (106)                                                W. Mulder 3-1 (4)    

S. Hope    43  (103)                                                      K. Rabada 2-24(13)


South Africa  174  53 overs 

Van der Dussen 75 (142)                                           K. Roach 4-52 (13)

K. Rabada          40 (48)                                            K. Mayers 3-24 (9)


West Indies 15/0 6 overs

K. Powell 9 (22)

K. Brathwaite 5 (14)


West Indies need 309 more runs to win and South Africa need 10 Wickets 


This was the action from Day 3. Do share your thoughts in the comment section. 


Writer : Ebrahim Yusuf Omar


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