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The Hindu
12 hours ago
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- The Hindu
ZIM vs SA, 1st Test: Mulder scores 147 as South Africa sets Zimbabwe 537 for victory
Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set host Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day three of the first test in Bulawayo, with the home side 32 for one at the close of play at the Queens Sports Club on Monday. Takudzwanashe Kaitano was the only wicket to fall with what proved the final delivery of the day as he edged seamer Corbin Bosch to Lhuan-dre Pretorius as second slip having made 12. Fellow opener Prince Masvaure (5 not out), in the side as a concussion replacement for Brian Bennett, survived a testing spell in the fading light to reach the close with Zimbabwe still needing 505 runs for victory and two days remaining. Masvaure had two close leg before wicket appeals from South Africa's teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, but with no third umpire in operation in this series, the latter was unable to challenge the decisions. South Africa resumed its second innings on 49-1 in the morning and upped the tempo with the bat before being bowled out for 369 in 82.5 overs. Mulder was the glue that held the innings together as he scored a second test century in his new number three position in the batting order, with his 147 coming from 206 deliveries. He played shots all around the ground before being caught on the boundary attempting a six, topping his previous best test score of 105 not out against Bangladesh last October. Stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj added a quick-fire 51 on a wicket that has started to turn. Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4-98, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa took 2-117. A much-changed South Africa is fielding only four of the players who did duty in the World Test Championship final victory over Australia at Lord's earlier this month. The second and final test in this series will be played at the same venue and starts on Sunday.
eNCA
a day ago
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- eNCA
Bosch breaks through as Proteas set Zimbabwe huge target
BULAWAYO - South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch ended stubborn resistance by Zimbabwe's opening batsmen with a wicket in the last over of the third day of the first Test at Queens Sports Club on Monday. Zimbabwe, set a near-impossible target of 537 runs to win, were 32 for one at the close after Takudzwanashe Kaitano was caught at third slip after defending determinedly to make 12 off 62 balls. Keshav Maharaj, captaining South Africa in a Test match for the first time, chose to keep Zimbabwe in the field until his team were bowled out for 369 in their second innings more than half an hour after tea. All-rounder Wiaan Mulder, in his third match since being promoted to bat at number three, made his second Test century, batting fluently to score a Test-best 147 before being caught on the deep midwicket boundary off part-time spin bowler Wessly Madhevere. Zimbabwe were hampered by the absence through illness of fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani. He was off the field for most of the morning which meant he could not bowl until half an hour before tea. Tanaka Chivanga was the only pace bowler available to captain Craig Ervine for most of the innings, leaving the bulk of the bowling to be done by the spinners. As in the first innings, South Africa scored at more than four runs an over but left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza picked up four wickets for 98 runs. Leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa, who took heavy punishment from debutants Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis in the first innings, dismissed both youngsters cheaply second time around. The left-handed Pretorius, who made 153 in the first innings, was bowled for four by a ball which spun back sharply. Brevis added only three to his first innings 51 before being bowled by a flighted delivery when he went for a big shot. When the South African innings ended there were a minimum of 18 overs to be bowled. Because of the number of overs bowled by the Zimbabwe spinners, who kept their team ahead of the required over rate, there was a rarity in modern Test cricket in that South Africa were able to squeeze in an extra over before the close – with unfortunate consequences for Zimbabwe.
The Advertiser
a day ago
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- The Advertiser
South Africa set Zimbabwe 537 to win after Mulder's 147
Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set hosts Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day three of the first Test in Bulawayo, with the home side 1-32 at the close of play at the Queens Sports Club. Takudzwanashe Kaitano was the only wicket to fall with what proved the final delivery of the day on Monday as he edged seamer Corbin Bosch to Lhuan-dre Pretorius as second slip having made 12. Fellow opener Prince Masvaure (5 no), in the side as a concussion replacement for Brian Bennett, survived a testing spell in the fading light to reach the close with Zimbabwe still needing 505 runs for victory and two days remaining. Masvaure had two close leg before wicket appeals from South Africa's teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, but with no third umpire in operation in this series, the latter was unable to challenge the decisions. South Africa resumed their second innings on 1-49 in the morning and upped the tempo with the bat before being bowled out for 369 in 82.5 overs. Mulder was the glue that held the innings together as he scored a second test century in his new number three position in the batting order, with his 147 coming from 206 deliveries. He played shots all around the ground before being caught on the boundary attempting a six, topping his previous best test score of 105 not out against Bangladesh last October. Stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj added a quick-fire 51 on a wicket that has started to turn. Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4-98, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa took 2-117. A much-changed South Africa are fielding only four of the players who did duty in the World Test Championship final victory over Australia at Lord's earlier this month. The second and final Test in this series will be played at the same venue and starts on Sunday. Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set hosts Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day three of the first Test in Bulawayo, with the home side 1-32 at the close of play at the Queens Sports Club. Takudzwanashe Kaitano was the only wicket to fall with what proved the final delivery of the day on Monday as he edged seamer Corbin Bosch to Lhuan-dre Pretorius as second slip having made 12. Fellow opener Prince Masvaure (5 no), in the side as a concussion replacement for Brian Bennett, survived a testing spell in the fading light to reach the close with Zimbabwe still needing 505 runs for victory and two days remaining. Masvaure had two close leg before wicket appeals from South Africa's teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, but with no third umpire in operation in this series, the latter was unable to challenge the decisions. South Africa resumed their second innings on 1-49 in the morning and upped the tempo with the bat before being bowled out for 369 in 82.5 overs. Mulder was the glue that held the innings together as he scored a second test century in his new number three position in the batting order, with his 147 coming from 206 deliveries. He played shots all around the ground before being caught on the boundary attempting a six, topping his previous best test score of 105 not out against Bangladesh last October. Stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj added a quick-fire 51 on a wicket that has started to turn. Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4-98, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa took 2-117. A much-changed South Africa are fielding only four of the players who did duty in the World Test Championship final victory over Australia at Lord's earlier this month. The second and final Test in this series will be played at the same venue and starts on Sunday. Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set hosts Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day three of the first Test in Bulawayo, with the home side 1-32 at the close of play at the Queens Sports Club. Takudzwanashe Kaitano was the only wicket to fall with what proved the final delivery of the day on Monday as he edged seamer Corbin Bosch to Lhuan-dre Pretorius as second slip having made 12. Fellow opener Prince Masvaure (5 no), in the side as a concussion replacement for Brian Bennett, survived a testing spell in the fading light to reach the close with Zimbabwe still needing 505 runs for victory and two days remaining. Masvaure had two close leg before wicket appeals from South Africa's teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, but with no third umpire in operation in this series, the latter was unable to challenge the decisions. South Africa resumed their second innings on 1-49 in the morning and upped the tempo with the bat before being bowled out for 369 in 82.5 overs. Mulder was the glue that held the innings together as he scored a second test century in his new number three position in the batting order, with his 147 coming from 206 deliveries. He played shots all around the ground before being caught on the boundary attempting a six, topping his previous best test score of 105 not out against Bangladesh last October. Stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj added a quick-fire 51 on a wicket that has started to turn. Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4-98, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa took 2-117. A much-changed South Africa are fielding only four of the players who did duty in the World Test Championship final victory over Australia at Lord's earlier this month. The second and final Test in this series will be played at the same venue and starts on Sunday.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Corbin Bosch Breaks Through As South Africa Set Zimbabwe Massive Target
Last Updated: Protean pacer Corbin Bosch broke Zimbabwe's opening resistance with a wicket in the last over of Day 3. Protean pacer Corbin Bosch broke through the staunch resistance of Zimbabwe's opening batters with a wicket in the last over of Day 3 of the first Test at the Queens Sports Club on Monday. Set an impossible target of 537 runs to win, Zimbabwe closed the day at 32/1, after Takudzwanashe Kaitano was caught at third slip. He had defended to make 12 off 62 deliveries. Keshav Maharaj, leading South Africa in a Test for the first time, opted to keep Zimbabwe in the field until his side was bowled out for 369 in their second innings, more than half an hour after tea. Allrounder Wiaan Mulder, in his third game since being promoted to bat No. 3, scored his second Test hundred, smacking a fluent 147 before being caught on the deep midwicket boundary off part-time spinner Wessly Madhevere. Zimbabwe were hindered by the absence of pacer Blessing Muzarabani because of illness. He was off the field for most of the morning, meaning he could not bowl until half an hour before tea. Tanaka Chivanga was the sole pacer available to skipper Craig Ervine for most of the innings, leaving the bulk of the bowling to the spinners. As in the first innings, South Africa scored at over four runs per over, but left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza picked up four wickets for 98 runs. Leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa, who had suffered at the hands of debutants Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis in the first innings, dismissed both youngsters the second time around. The southpaw Pretorious, who made 153 in the first innings, was bowled for four by a delivery that spun back. Brevis added just three to his first innings 51 before being bowled by a flighted ball when he tried a big shot. When the Protean innings ended, there were a minimum of 18 overs to be bowled. Because of the number of overs bowled by the Zimbabwe spinners, who kept their side ahead of the required over rate, a rare occurrence in modern Tests took place as South Africa were able to squeeze in an extra over before the close. (With AFP Inputs) First Published: June 30, 2025, 21:34 IST
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
South Africa set Zimbabwe 537 to win after Mulder's 147
Wiaan Mulder struck a career-best 147 as South Africa set hosts Zimbabwe a massive victory target of 537 on day three of the first Test in Bulawayo, with the home side 1-32 at the close of play at the Queens Sports Club. Takudzwanashe Kaitano was the only wicket to fall with what proved the final delivery of the day on Monday as he edged seamer Corbin Bosch to Lhuan-dre Pretorius as second slip having made 12. Fellow opener Prince Masvaure (5 no), in the side as a concussion replacement for Brian Bennett, survived a testing spell in the fading light to reach the close with Zimbabwe still needing 505 runs for victory and two days remaining. Masvaure had two close leg before wicket appeals from South Africa's teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, but with no third umpire in operation in this series, the latter was unable to challenge the decisions. South Africa resumed their second innings on 1-49 in the morning and upped the tempo with the bat before being bowled out for 369 in 82.5 overs. Mulder was the glue that held the innings together as he scored a second test century in his new number three position in the batting order, with his 147 coming from 206 deliveries. He played shots all around the ground before being caught on the boundary attempting a six, topping his previous best test score of 105 not out against Bangladesh last October. Stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj added a quick-fire 51 on a wicket that has started to turn. Left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the home bowlers with figures of 4-98, while leg-spinner Vincent Masekesa took 2-117. A much-changed South Africa are fielding only four of the players who did duty in the World Test Championship final victory over Australia at Lord's earlier this month. The second and final Test in this series will be played at the same venue and starts on Sunday.
