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2nd Test: Rickelton, Verreynne Power South Africa To A Big Lead Over Pakistan
ICC World Test Championship Final: Opener Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant maiden double century while Kyle Verreynne (100) and Marco Jansen made vital contributions as South Africa posted a mammoth first innings total before coming out to claim three early wickets to take a commanding lead in the second Test against Pakistan at the Newlands here on Saturday.
Rickleton compiled a sensational 259 for his maiden double century while keeper-batter Verreynne forged a ton as South Africa put on a dominant batting display on the second day of the match.
Having compiled 615 runs in their first innings, the Proteas managed to claim three wickets in the final session as Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada continued leading the charge of the pace attack. At stumps, Pakistan were 64/3 with former captain Babar Azam battling it out in the middle with 31 and Mohammad Rizwan nine not out.
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- 06 Feb 2021 04:31
