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South Africa hit 465 runs on the first day, performing a strong batting on the first day of the second Test match being played at the Queen Sports Club of Bulavio.
Delhi: South Africa hit 465 runs on the first day, performing a strong batting on the first day of the second Test match against Zimbabwe at the Queen Sports Club of Bulavio. The bang innings of captain Vian Mulder and young batsman Luan-Dre Pretorius broke the back of host Zimbabwe bowlers. This is also the biggest score made by South Africa in a day of Test cricket history.
Earlier, South Africa scored 453 for 2 wickets in a day, performing brilliantly in the Test match played against England at Newlands ground in Cape Town on 2 January 2016. This score was the biggest score of South Africa in the history of Test cricket.
After winning the toss, Zimbabwe first decided to bowl, but this decision was seen to be heavy soon. However, South Africa started slow and opener Tony de Jorzi (10) was dismissed soon. After this, Lesgo Senokwane also returned to the pavilion cheaply and scored 2 wickets at 24.
After this, captain Vian Mulder and David Bedingham, while handling the innings, shared a 184 -run partnership for the third wicket. Bedingham scored 82 runs in 101 balls and Tanaka was LBW off Chivanga. At the same time, the Mulder stayed at one end and appeared in a great rhythm. He played an unbeaten marathon innings of 264 off 259 balls, including 34 fours and 3 sixes.
The Mulder was accompanied by Pretorius, who scored 78 runs in an aggressive manner. He played this innings with the help of 7 fours and 3 sixes in 87 balls. He eventually was dismissed by Kundai Matigimu. The day ended when Dewald Bravis (15) and Mulder (264) were at the crease.
Zimbabwe’s bowling was extremely faded. Tanaka Chivanga performed the most impressive performance and took 2 wickets, while Wellington Masacadja and Matigimu had one success each. Experienced Blessing Muzarabani was seen fighting completely and sat 79 runs in 19 overs without wicket.
The first day’s game was completely named after South Africa. His acting captain Vian Mulder not only scored a huge century, but also brought the team to a strong position. It will now be important for Zimbabwe to see how they return on the second day. If the wicket does not fall early, South Africa can score above 600 and the most important thing is that the Mulder is also close to the triple century.
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