South Africa vs West Indies, 2nd Test

Despite their win in Centurion, the South Africans did not dominate. Despite their loss, the West Indians were not outplayed. That bodes well for the coming contest.

West Indies:

The XI at Centurion gave a decent enough account of themselves to be retained, but given the likely conditions the visitors are mulling picking left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie. If they do, Shannon Gabriel could sit out.

2 spinners in for South Africa.

West Indies better hope Motie is fit

From all reports the Wanderers pitch aids spin ; so Motie should be in the playing X1 provided he has recovered from his back issue with the under performing Mayers dropped

South Africa 311/6

311 - 7 after 89.2

Motie 3Fer, Mayers 2Fer, Holder and Alzarri 1 @piece

For South Africa, it was the openers who set up the platform yet again.
Elgar made 42, while Markram gave his wicket away trying to scoop Motie.
Tony de Zorzi made his maiden Test fifty, but was knocked over by Motie..

Stumps, day1

320 all out

Motie, Alzarri , Mayers 3Fers each

251 all out

Holder 81* Motie 17, Chase 28
Mayers 29, Da silva 26, Tage run out 1

Trail by 69 runs

4 without loss

Lead of 73

Stumps, day 2

bowlers have a big job ahead