Opener Aiden Markram has fallen simply 4 runs in need of a century as South Africa reached 7-311 on the shut on the opening day of the second and ultimate Test towards West Indies at The Wanderers.
South Africa raced alongside at 4 runs an over within the first two periods on Wednesday however the guests have been a lot improved after tea and strangled the scoring charge, whereas choosing up 5 wickets.
Heinrich Klaasen will resume on Thursday unbeaten on 17 with Keshav Maharaj, who has but to face a ball.
South Africa gained the toss and elected to bat, reaching 2-247 at tea with Dean Elgar out for 42 and Markram simply lacking out on reaching three figures in successive Tests as he fell for a fluent 96 through which he struck 17 fours.
He tried a sweep off spectacular West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie (3-75) however might solely toe-end the ball to Jermaine Blackwood, who had run round from slip and juggled his catch however held on.
“We felt the pitch played nicely and quickened up after lunch. We couldn’t really capitalise, but hopefully we can get more runs in the morning,” Markram informed reporters.
“We want to play a nice, attacking brand but it is still Test cricket and you need to find the right balance. My shot to get out was a bit of a brain-fade.”
The guests have been wild with their line and size for the primary 60 overs and paid the value, however tightened up within the night session on a wicket with tempo and bounce.
Home captain Temba Bavuma made 28 after his pair of geese within the first Test earlier than he was trapped leg earlier than wicket not providing a shot to Jason Holder.
Tony de Zorzi, enjoying in his second Test, compiled a maiden half-century with a neat 85 earlier than Motie discovered a manner via his defences and he was bowled.
Recalled left-hander Ryan Rickelton performed some wonderful photographs however was caught by wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva off seamer Alzarri Joseph flashing at a large ball together with his rating on 22.
Wiaan Mulder was out for 12, bowled by Kyle Mayers with an in-swinging size ball, whereas Simon Harmer edged the latter to Da Silva when he had scored only one.
South Africa gained the primary Test in Pretoria by 87 runs.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
