Proteas skipper Bavuma caps off miserable Centurion batting return with historic Test pair
At SuperSport Park, Centurion
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Anrich the Ace blitzes the Windies with 5-star bowling, but Windies fight back
At SuperSport Park, Centurion
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score: Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee Key For 8-Down South Africa vs West Indies
SA vs WI, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates: South Africa are eight wickets down against West Indies on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. On Day 1, Aiden Markram, who was recalled to the Test side after a one-year gap, hit 115 in a South African total of 314 for eight. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack, taking three for 60. South Africa looked set to take full control when they reached 221 for one after new captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat. However, the hosts lost seven more wickets. (Live Scorecard)
West Indies Fight Back After Aiden Markram Century For South Africa
Aiden Markram hit a century on his return to Test cricket but the West Indies mounted a strong fightback on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. Markram made 115 in a South Africa total of 314 for eight. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack, taking three for 60. South Africa looked set to take full control when they reached 221 for one after new captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to bat.
Markram’s ton gets South Africa off to flying start but Windies fight back
PRETORIA : A century from South Africa opener Aiden Markram helped pile on the early runs on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Tuesday (Feb 28), only for the West Indies to fight their way back into the contest and have their hosts 314-8 at close of play.
South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Score: South Africa Off To Rapid Start After Opting To Bat vs vs West Indies
SA vs WI, 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: South Africa openers, Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram, made a solid start after Temba Bavuma, in his first Test as captain, won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against the West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. Bavuma said at the toss that he expected conditions to be tricky at the start. The South African team showed five changes from the side that played in the third Test of a losing series in Australia in January. Opening batsman Tony de Zorzi and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee won their first caps. Keegan Petersen returned from injury while left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy, who played two Tests in India in 2019, was a surprise inclusion ahead of Keshav Maharaj. The West Indies made one change from the side that beat Zimbabwe by an innings and four runs in Bulawayo earlier this month as Kemar Roach replaced Gudakesh Moti. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Proteas skipper Bavuma hopes for 'batting friendly conditions' in Windies series
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma is hoping for less capricious pitches to be prepared for their series against the West Indies.
'It's a special thing': Bavuma revels in elevation to 'most coveted' role of Test captain
The Proteas Test captaincy may be a bit of a poisoned chalice when paired with recent results, but it remains a cherished position for Temba Bavuma.