In East London, South Africa, West Indies ‘A’ confronted a troublesome problem within the second four-day “Take a look at” at Buffalo Park. Opener Zachary McCaskie displayed a powerful half-century, however it was not sufficient to stop West Indies ‘A’ from experiencing a first-innings batting collapse, giving South Africa ‘A’ management of the match.
In response to the hosts’ whole of 298 all out, West Indies ‘A’ struggled as they went from 104 for 2 to be dismissed for 154, regardless of McCaskie’s prime rating of 62. The chief tormentor for South Africa ‘A’ was off-spinner Dane Piedt, who claimed a powerful 5 wickets for simply 28 runs.
With a lead of 144 runs in hand, South Africa ‘A’ completed day two at 65 for one, establishing an total lead of 209 runs heading into Thursday’s penultimate day of the match. Captain Neil Model fell early, scoring simply 4 runs, however Tony de Zorzi (34 not out) and Raynard van Tonder (20 not out) steadied the innings with a partnership of 42 runs for the second wicket.
Windies ‘A’ had earlier taken the final 4 South African wickets for 32 runs
West Indies ‘A’ had earlier carried out nicely by dismissing the final 4 South African wickets for simply 32 runs, after the hosts had resumed the day on 266 for six. Ruan de Swardt, who remained unbeaten on 25, contributed 42 runs earlier than being the ninth wicket to fall, with new-ball seamer Akeem Jordan ending with three wickets for 43 runs. Quick bowler Shamar Joseph added one other three wickets to his tally, concluding with figures of three for 57.
McCaskie, aged 27, supplied stability for West Indies ‘A’ with partnerships of 25 runs with Tagenarine Chanderpaul (3) and 27 runs with Kirk McKenzie (7). He then shared a vital 52-run partnership for the third wicket with Kavem Hodge (25). Nonetheless, the batting order collapsed in successive overs, with Hodge falling sufferer to Piedt and McCaskie holing out to deep sq. whereas trying a pull shot.
Captain Joshua Da Silva (7) additionally fell throughout this collapse, as he edged a ahead defensive shot to the quick leg off Piedt, extending his lean run within the collection. West Indies ‘A’ misplaced their final eight wickets for simply 50 runs, leaving them with a difficult process forward within the match.
