West Indies ‘A’ discovered themselves dealing with a formidable problem on the ultimate day of the second four-day “Take a look at” in opposition to South Africa ‘A’ in East London, as their opponents dominated the penultimate day’s play at Buffalo Park.
Set an enormous goal of 442 runs for victory, the visiting staff endured yet one more top-order collapse, ending the day at 134 for 5 of their second innings, with a frightening 307 runs nonetheless wanted for a win.
Opener Zachary McCaskie was a standout performer, contributing his second half-century of the sport with a composed 50 runs. Kavem Hodge added 22 runs to the entire, however the remainder of the batting line-up faltered, primarily because of the constant bowling of off-spinner Dane Piedt, who claimed three wickets for 57 runs, constructing on his five-wicket haul from the primary innings.
Brisk and unbeaten 112 runs
The morning’s play noticed South Africa ‘A’ proceed to thrive, with Keegan Petersen enjoying a pivotal position by scoring a brisk and unbeaten 112 runs. The South African innings was declared at 297 for 4, due to important contributions from Raynard van Tonder (56), Khaya Zondo (49), and Tony de Zorzi (37).
De Zorzi, who had resumed his innings on 34 not out, might solely add three runs earlier than departing. Petersen took cost of the innings, forming precious partnerships, together with a 64-run stand with van Tonder, a 101-run partnership with Zondo, and an unbroken 57-run, fifth-wicket partnership with Ruan de Swardt (29 not out).
Petersen’s innings spanned 134 deliveries, that includes 10 boundaries and 5 sixes. Van Tonder struck 5 fours and a six in his 74-ball knock, whereas Zondo’s contribution included seven fours from 62 deliveries.
Windies started run chase on a shaky observe
West Indies ‘A’ started their difficult run chase on a shaky observe, shedding two wickets shortly after tea to succeed in 27 for 2. Left-handed opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul fell with out scoring within the second over, caught behind whereas making an attempt to drive a large supply from seamer Ruan de Swardt. Kirk McKenzie, who was unbeaten on 13 at tea with the staff at 23 for one, was bowled via the gate defensively by Piedt shortly after the break.
McCaskie and Hodge then partnered to stabilize the innings, posting a 59-run stand for the third wicket. McCaskie registered seven boundaries in his 90-ball innings, whereas Hodge contributed 22 runs off 50 balls, that includes three fours.
Seamer Tshepo Moreki broke the partnership by dismissing Hodge, and McCaskie adopted quickly after, dismissed LBW whereas making an attempt a pull shot in opposition to Piedt. Captain Joshua Da Silva’s stumping off Piedt for 5 runs added to West Indies ‘A’ woes, as they misplaced three wickets for simply 32 runs in a swift decline.