Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada teamed up on Saturday to give South Africa a significant lead over the West Indies in the first Test match. Despite the weather affecting play, South Africa managed to dismiss the home team for 233 in the first innings and ended the day at 30 without loss in their second innings.
With a 154-run lead and all wickets intact, South Africa aims to make the most of a full day’s play on Sunday to set up a strong position for their bowlers to put pressure on the West Indies in the final innings.
“Hopefully we can get a full day of play to give us a chance for a result,” said South Africa captain Temba Bavuma. “We need to focus on the first hour to set up the game and then adapt accordingly.”
Maharaj and Rabada played key roles in restricting the West Indies batting lineup, with Rabada notably taking three quick wickets. The West Indies tailenders put up some resistance, but eventually, Lungi Ngidi wrapped up the innings with a final wicket.
As the match heads into the final day, the outcome remains uncertain due to the weather disruptions throughout the game.
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