TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – All-rounder Shamar Springer accomplished a surprising hundred to frustrate South Africa on Thursday’s second day of their four-day tour match.
Resuming the morning on the Brian Lara Stadium on 45, the right-handed top-scored with 131 because the West Indies Championship XI had been bowled out for a powerful 397 of their first innings.
In reply, South Africa completed on 172, with opener Aiden Markram hitting 82 and captain Temba Bavuma (36 not out) and David Bedingham (35 not out) chipping in.
They path the hosts by 225 runs heading into Friday’s third day of the competition, which is the one warm-up earlier than the opening Check towards the West Indies, which begins subsequent Wednesday.
Resuming the day on 245 for six, WI Championship XI flourished courtesy of a 107-run stand between Springer and Joshua Bishop, who scored precisely 50 off 78 balls with eight fours.
All instructed, the 24-year-old Springer confronted 212 deliveries and struck 16 fours and three sixes, serving to his aspect to 358 for seven at lunch whereas unbeaten on 105.
Bishop performed nicely however perished within the fourth over earlier than lunch, lacking a sweep at off-spinner Dane Piedt (3-41) and falling lbw.
After the break, Springer continued to frustrate the vacationers, posting an additional 37 for the eighth wicket with Kemar Roach (6) earlier than he was final out, holing out within the deep to Piedt.
Markram then dominated for South Africa, counting 14 fours off 107 deliveries as he placed on 36 for the primary wicket with Tony de Zorzi (9) and 72 for the third with Bavuma.
As soon as Markram retired harm within the remaining session, Bedingham joined Bavuma so as to add 49 extra and see South Africa safely to the end.
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