Delhi: The thrill of the Bulawayo Test continued for the second day, where Sean Williams’s combative century innings saved Zimbabwe from follow -on, but the team is still 216 runs behind South Africa.

By stumps, South Africa has scored 49 runs for 1 wicket in their second innings. Tony de Jori 22 and Vian Mulder are standing at the crease after scoring 25 runs. The team’s only wicket fell as Matthew Breetzke, who became a victim of Tanaka Chivanga by scoring just 1 run.

Zimbabwe allout for 251 runs in first innings, Williams’ brilliant innings

Zimbabwe scored 251 runs in the first innings. At one time, the follow -on crisis on the team was deepened, but Sean Williams played a tremendous innings of 137 runs and brought the team from the crisis. He faced 164 balls and hit 16 fours. As soon as they were out, the entire team was reduced to 251.

Brian Bennett Retired Hurt, Maswoure became Concisdom Substitute

At the beginning of the counter -innings, Zimbabwe suffered a shock, when opener Brian Bennett (19 runs) got a ball on his head and had to retired. In his place, Prince Masswaure (7 runs) was fielded as a connection, but he could not stand.

Williams and Irwin handle innings after initial shaking

After falling 2 wickets for 23 runs, captain Craig Irwin and Sean Williams tried to handle the innings. Together, both of them added 96 runs for the fourth wicket. However, captain Irwin was dismissed for 36 runs. After this, the wickets fell at consecutive intervals and the team lost 6 wickets by reaching 201 runs.

Vian Mulder, Kodi Yusuf and Keshav Maharaj caused havoc

Vian Mulder was the most successful bowler for South Africa, who took 4 wickets. At the same time, spinner Keshav Maharaj also completed his 200 wickets in Test career, taking 3 wickets. Not only this, Yusuf A, playing a debut match, also took 3 wickets.

Pretorius explosion in South Africa’s first innings

Earlier, South Africa won the toss and batted their first innings at 418/9. Luan-Dre Pretorius scored a brilliant 153 runs in his debut Test and became a player to score 150 runs in the youngest debut match. Carbin Bosch also scored an unbeaten century (100 runs), while Dewald Brevis scored 51 runs. Tanaka Chivanga took the most 4 wickets for Zimbabwe.

Now South Africa’s hold on the match strong

Although Williams’ century innings has saved Zimbabwe from follow -on, South Africa is still in a strong position and will try to further strengthen the lead on the third day of the match.