South Africa May Hay On A Benign Pitch
A benign pitch, a good toss to win and then a brilliant partnership between two of South Africa’s rising stars, Zorzi and Stubbs, had Bangladesh on the ropes at stumps on day 1.
Tony de Zorzi: Easing Into Test Cricket
Tony de Zorzi, a favourite back home, had been biding his time for an opportunity to play for South Africa. Since his debut last year, Zorzi, the southpaw has eased into International Cricket with remarkable readiness. With his wide range of shorts, power and an exceptional temperament, Zorzi made the Bangladeshi bowlers pay, whenever they fractionally erred in line or length. Adept at playing the waiting game grinding away and then equally accomplished in changing gears, Zorzi controlled his innings beautifully and brought about his maiden Test century.
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Tristan Stubbs: A Future Leader For South Africa
Tristan Stubbs, for me is going to be a vital player for South Africa on the lines of Graeme Smith and AB de Villiers. Having seen him play for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, Stubbs has made major strides in his career. Blessed with raw power, the strongly built Stubbs, played defensively, thwarting the spin threat from Taijul Islam. And once he got settled, he showed his prowess for stroke play, hitting sixes at will. He too completed his century displaying an extremely responsible knock for the young South African.
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Listless Bangladesh
Bangladesh bowlers were under the pump, totally clueless and appeared listless once the partnership between Zorzi & Stubbs began to build up.
South Africa Reach 527/6 At Tea On Day 2
As I complete this post, South Africa has reached a monumental 527/6, at Tea on Day 2, with the hugely impressive Wiaan Mulder and Senuran Muthuswamy, having completed a century stand.
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The Proteas Looking Good For Another Win
The South Africans have taken a stranglehold on the match and having won the first match of the series, the Proteas look good to take this Test too. An uphill climb for Bangladesh awaits at Chattogram.
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