Main point:
Zimbabwe has played 125 Tests after obtaining Test status in 1992 and batted in the fourth innings 35 times, but never faced such a big target. Earlier, Zimbabwe got a target of more than 400 runs 8 times, but he could not succeed even once.
Delhi: South Africa performed brilliantly in the first Test of the two -match Test series against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo’s Queens Park Oval. Under the leadership of Keshav Maharaj, the team showed a strong game in every department.
By the end of the third day’s play, Zimbabwe had scored 32 runs losing one wicket in his fourth innings and he still needs a record 537 runs to win. However, on the fourth day, his 6 wickets fell before 100 runs.
South Africa gave historical goals
South Africa has become a team for the first time in Test history, which has given Zimbabwe a target of more than 500 runs in the fourth innings. Zimbabwe has played 125 Tests after obtaining Test status in 1992 and batted in the fourth innings 35 times, but never faced such a big target. Earlier, Zimbabwe got a target of more than 400 runs 8 times, but he could not succeed even once.
| Target | Team | Zimbabwe’s score | place | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | South Africa | 32/1* | Calling | 2025 |
| 491 | Sri Lanka | 233/10 | Harare | 2016 |
| 477 | Bangladesh | 256/10 | Harare | 2021 |
| 449 | Bangladesh | 226/10 | Chutgram | 2014 |
| 443 | Bangladesh | 224/10 | Mirpur | 2018 |
Zimbabwe has won only 14 matches in his entire Test history, out of which he won by chasing the target in the fourth innings. His biggest successful run has been 174 runs, which he achieved against Bangladesh this year in Silhat.
This is the 10th Test match between the two teams. So far South Africa has won 8 out of 9 matches, while a match has been a draw. Host Zimbabwe is still looking for his first Test victory against South Africa.
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