West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test Match Day 2 Updates
WI vs SA 2nd Test Day 2 Updates: West Indies vs South Africa Updates, The day of a thrilling second test match between South Africa and West Indies started off in a pretty good fashion, where the South African side picked apart the West Indies team under 144 in the first session of day 2 with Proteas taking 16-run first innings lead. Coming into the second innings of South Africa they this time played much more fluent cricket when compared to their first innings batting.
Verreynne and Mulder showcased nerve, putting on an unbeaten 84-run partnership that swung the momentum firmly in South Africa’s favor. Their composed innings not only intercepted the West Indies’ attempts to regain control but also extended the visitors’ lead. Verreynne’s fifty, coupled with Mulder’s aggressive hitting, set the stage for what could be a challenging chase for the West Indies on Day 3.
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As the day ended, South Africa found themselves in a commanding position, with a substantial lead and two in-form batsmen at the crease.
Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne Power South Africa
Opening batsmen Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram of South Africa resumed their innings and laid a strong platform. Markram was excellent, reaching a well-earned fifty when Gudakesh Motie trapped him leg before wicket. Even though the Proteas lost several middle-order wickets, Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder gave them a bit of consistency.
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South Africa strengthened their position on Day 2 of the Test match in Guyana, extending their lead to 239 runs after a dominant display with both bat and ball. Following a day where 17 wickets fell, the Proteas made quick work of the West Indies lower order, dismissing them for a mere 16-run lead.
West Indies Once Again on the Hunt To Kill Protes Batting Lineup
In this 2nd test match, we saw a different West Indies team, where especially their bowing department certainly proved a point as they cleaned out the Proteas batting lineup for 160. In the first innings, it was Shamar Joseph’s five wickets that sealed the deal. Now in the second innings, they were on the hunt to do so.
First, they started off quite well, where they picked up multiple wickets and tried to hold the away side from scoring runs, but half-centuries from Makram and Verreynne powered the South African team back into the game. Even though South Africa took a decent lead, West Indies bowlers Jayden Seales picked up three wickets as of day 2 stumps, while Gudakesh Motie also picked in with 2 wickets for West Indies.
What’s at Stake for Day 3 in the 2nd Test Between West Indies and South Africa
The away side has a current 239-run lead with five wickets in hand, moreover, they have two set batsmen on the crease. So it will be a difficult task to break down the Proteas remaining batter and if they can do it early then will have a lot of time to chase down the target with still three days of the game to play.
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South Africa First Innings = 160/10 (54 Overs)
West Indies First Innings = 144/10 (42.4 Overs)
South Africa Second Innings = 223/5 (70 Overs)*
Stumps Day 2 as South Africa Lead by 239 Runs.
