Ryan Rickelton, who was promoted to the top order after Tony de Zorzi’s injury in the South Africa Test team, scored his second Test century. The pair of Temba Bavuma and Ryan Reduction put South Africa in a strong position by the fourth session of the first day. Ryan Rickelton is playing unbeaten on 152 runs, along with Temba Bavuma has also come close to the score.
After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bat and the opening pair of Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton came out for South Africa. First, Aiden Markram’s wicket fell on 17 runs. Khurram Shahzad took his wicket by catching him out at the hands of keeper Mohammad Rizwan. After that came one down Wiaan Mulder, who was caught out by Mohammad Abbas through the keeper Mohammad Rizwan. After this, South Africa sent second down Tristan Stubbs who played only 6 balls and got out to Salman Aga without opening his account. He was caught out by keeper Mohammad Rizwan. 6 bowlers bowled from Pakistan’s side in which Mohammad Abbas bowled 14 overs, Amir Hamza bowled 13 overs, Khurram Shahzad bowled 12 overs, Amir Jamal bowled 12 overs, Salman Ali Aga bowled 15 overs and Kamran Ghulam bowled one over.
A century partnership was made between Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma
Pakistan team’s performance in the morning session was quite disappointing. After taking three wickets in quick succession, Pakistan team allowed South Africa to make a long partnership. From South Africa’s side, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder and Triston Stubbs got out early due to wrong shots on the support and fast outfield. Pakistan’s bowling was weakened as Naseem Shah was ruled out of the Test match due to back pain. Naseem Shah was replaced by Mohammad Abbas who did not have much success. Mohammad Abbas had taken 6 wickets in the previous Test match and had success with the new ball but could not prove to be very effective in the second Test match.
Read More….
India vs Australia: Gautam Gambhir said dressing room talks should not be leaked out