ZIM vs SA: South Africa in command despite Sean Williams’ century, lead by 216 at stumps on Day 2 | Cricket News – Times of India

A fluent century from Sean Williams stood tall amid a faltering Zimbabwe batting effort, however South Africa maintained agency management at the tip of Day 2 of the primary Test at Queens Sports Club. Williams performed a lone hand with an aggressive 137 off 163 deliveries—his seventh Test hundred—contributing greater than half of Zimbabwe’s complete of 251. However, South Africa held a commanding first-innings lead of 167 runs, which they stretched to 216 by stumps, closing at 49/1 in their second innings. Zimbabwe’s troubles started early in the day as South Africa declared in a single day at 418/9. Debutant Codi Yusuf struck twice in his opening spell to jolt the highest order. Their woes deepened when in-form opener Brian Bennett, contemporary from a century towards England, was struck on the helmet by a brief ball from Kwena Maphaka. He was pressured to retire damage on 19 and later dominated out with delicate concussion. Captain Craig Ervine and Williams added 81 for the fourth wicket, the one substantial stand of the innings. Ervine’s dismissal—stumped off Keshav Maharaj for 36—handed the left-arm spinner his two hundredth Test wicket. Maharaj, captaining in place of the injured Temba Bavuma, ended with figures of 3/70.

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder impressed with the ball, taking 4/50, whereas Yusuf returned 3/42 on debut. South Africa misplaced Matthew Breetzke early in their second innings to Tanaka Chivanga, who struck in his first over for the second time in the match. But Tony de Zorzi (22)* and Mulder (25)* guided the guests to security earlier than dangerous gentle stopped play.

This one-off Test doesn’t rely in the direction of the World Test Championship. Notably, solely 4 gamers from South Africa’s WTC last win over Australia are that includes in this match.