South Africa win by 328 runs
67
Over 67. no runs. Bowler: Dewald Brevis. Zimbabwe: 208/10(rr 3.10)
66.2Brevis to T ChivangaW
Wicket. OUT! Stumped. Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner back of a length, to leg down the track glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side), by Verreynne. It's all over at the First Test, and what a resounding victory for South Africa! The Proteas steamrolled to a commanding win, outclassing Zimbabwe by a massive margin and taking the lead in the series. From the outset, the target proved far too steep for the hosts, who never truly got into the chase. Full credit to skipper Keshav Maharaj, whose masterful bowling changes kept the pressure on and consistently troubled the Zimbabwean lineup. Wellington Masakadza stood tall amid the collapse, notching a hard-fought half-century to top-score in the second innings. But it was Corbin Bosch who stole the spotlight with the ball, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul as his maiden Test fifer. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the Player of the Match for his excellent batting performance.
66.1Brevis to T Chivanga0
Dot ball. Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
66
End of over. Over 66. 12 runs. Bowler: Keshav Maharaj. Zimbabwe: 208/9(rr 3.15)
65.6Maharaj to B Muzarabani0
Dot ball. Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
65.5Maharaj to B Muzarabani4
Four runs. FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
65.4Maharaj to B Muzarabani0
Dot ball. Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
65.3Maharaj to B Muzarabani0
Dot ball. Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
65.2Maharaj to B Muzarabani6
Six runs. SIX! Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
65.1Maharaj to B Muzarabani2
Two runs. Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bosch.
65
End of over. Over 65. no runs. Bowler: Kwena Maphaka. Zimbabwe: 196/9(rr 3.02)
64.6Maphaka to T Chivanga0
Dot ball. Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
64.5Maphaka to T Chivanga0
Dot ball. Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
64.4Maphaka to T Chivanga0
Dot ball. Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
64.3Maphaka to T Chivanga0
Dot ball. Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
64.2Maphaka to T Chivanga0
Dot ball. Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
64.1Maphaka to T Chivanga0
Dot ball. Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
64
End of over. Over 64. 14 runs. Bowler: Dewald Brevis. Zimbabwe: 196/9(rr 3.06)
63.6Brevis to B Muzarabani0
Dot ball. Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
63.5Brevis to B Muzarabani0
Dot ball. Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, fielded by Maphaka.
63.4Brevis to B Muzarabani6
Six runs. SIX! Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.