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South Africa In A Strong Position In Second Test

South Africa in a strong position in the second Test, Kyle Verne’s century: Nz vs SA 2nd test Day 4.

South Africa, who suffered an innings defeat in the first match of the two-Test series against New Zealand, made a strong comeback.

On the fourth day of the second test match, the visiting team set a huge target of 426 runs.

South Africa consolidated position in the match, taking four wickets before New Zealand’s 100 runs before the end of the day’s play.

South Africa kept their upper hand on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand on Monday with the maiden century of Kyle Verne, who took over as wicketkeeper after Quinton de Kock’s abrupt retirement.

Verene’s unbeaten 136 helped South Africa set a target of 425 for New Zealand by declaring their second innings at 354 for nine just before tea, after which the hosts are in trouble after losing four wickets for 94 runs.

Kagiso Rabada supported Verene with a career-best 47 off 34 balls.

Rabada then sent both New Zealand’s openers captain Tom Latham (01) and Will Young (00) to the pavilion to score two wickets for nine runs.

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj added to New Zealand’s troubles by bowling Henry Nicholls (07) and Daryl Mitchell (24).

At the end of the day’s play, South African-born Devon Conway was playing on 60 while wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Blundell was supporting him with a run at the other end.

New Zealand needs only a draw to win their first Test series in 19 years against South Africa.

ICC Women’s World Cup 2022: India-Pakistan will be face to face on March 6, every time there is a gap between Pakistan’s team.

No matter the competition between India and Pakistan in any sport, it brings a different thrill to the people of both countries.

Whenever the two teams collide, the hearts and TVs of crores of people are shattered.

Indian fans will get to see such a scene on March 6 when the Indian women’s cricket team will start its World Cup with its arch-rival Pakistan.

However, unfortunately, both the teams have played twice in the World Cup before and this time will be the third time when both the teams will face each other in a World Cup match.

Talking about the Indian team, the Indian women’s team has won the last two matches. Accordingly, India has a hundred percent record against Pakistan.

Amit Kaul

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