ZIM 1ST

OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Maphaka. That's it. The visitors have bowled out the hosts for 251 runs. Sean Williams led the batting with his brilliant innings of 137 but lacked support at the other end. Wiaan Mulder picked up four wickets for South Africa, while Keshav Maharaj and Codi Yusuf also picked up three each. Join us in 10 minutes for South Africa's innings.

OUT! Bowled. Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, missed. Finally, we got the first bowled in this match.

OUT! Stumped. Keshav Maharaj to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed, by Verreynne. Masterclass innings come to an end.

OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Verreynne.

OUT! Caught. Wiaan Mulder to Tafadzwa Tsiga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Yusuf. Mulder gets his third wicket.

OUT! Caught. Wiaan Mulder to Prince Masvaure. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Verreynne. Tha's out! Displayed on the big screen.

OUT! L.B.W. Wiaan Mulder to Wessley Madhevere. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. Plumb in front.

OUT! Stumped. Keshav Maharaj to Craig Ervine. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track pushing, missed, by Verreynne. The skipper gets the skipper.

OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Nick Welch. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Verreynne. This is the start of what South Africa wants.

OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Takudzwanashe Kaitano. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by de Zorzi. Debutant Yusuf gets an early wicket.

ZIM 2ND

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.

OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Wellington Masakadza. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Mulder. Nine wickets down for Zimbabwe.

OUT! Bowled. Corbin Bosch to Vincent Masekesa. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, inside edge. Fifer for Bosch!

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Craig Ervine. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by de Zorzi. What a catch!

OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Tafadzwa Tsiga. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to fourth slip, caught by Bosch. Another one bites the dust.

OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Wessley Madhevere. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Verreynne. Madhevere nicks it to the keeper behind the stumps.

OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Prince Masvaure. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Mulder. Change of bowling does the trick.

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Sean Williams. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Verreynne. That's a massive blow for Zimbabwe.

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Nick Welch. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by de Zorzi. Welcome back everyone, to Day 4 of the First Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa! The Proteas are firmly in control, having struck a crucial blow on the final ball of yesterday. That breakthrough has left Zimbabwe with a mountain to climb, a daunting 505 runs required for victory. Can the hosts conjure something magical, something historic? Or will South Africa tighten their grip with early strikes this morning? Letâs find out. Here we go! What a start for South Africa!

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Takudzwanashe Kaitano. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third slip, caught by Pretorius. That's Stumps on Day 3. Zimbabwe's openers showed commendable discipline early on, but South Africa struck late through Corbin Bosch, providing a crucial breakthrough just before the close of play. With that opening, the Proteas will look to capitalise and run through the batting lineup on Day 4. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will hope to regroup and rebuild, aiming to forge strong partnerships and stay in the fight. The first session tomorrow will be vital for both sides. Join us for what promises to be a pivotal day in this Test match.

SAF 1ST

OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Codi Yusuf. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man, caught by Williams. In the air, Sean Williams takes it comfortably.

OUT! Caught. Vincent Masekesa to Keshav Maharaj. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Bennett. Bennett comfortably takes the catch to send the South African's captain back to the hut.

OUT! Caught. Tanaka Chivanga to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Masakadza. An outstanding innings of Pretorius comes to an end.

OUT! Caught. Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Ervine. A very good catch by the skipper.

OUT! Caught. Blessing Muzarabani to Dewald Brevis. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off, caught by Chivanga. What a reaction from the crowd! Dangerous man departs.

OUT! Run Out. Blessing Muzarabani to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to short leg, direct hit by Muzarabani. Complete miscommunication between the batters.

OUT! Caught. Tanaka Chivanga to David Bedingham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Ervine. Another one bites the dust.

OUT! Caught. Tanaka Chivanga to Matthew Breetzke. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third slip, caught by Bennett. Into the safe hands of Bennett!

OUT! Caught. Tanaka Chivanga to Tony de Zorzi. In-swinging back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to third slip, caught by Bennett. Tony de Zorzi is gone without scoring.

SAF 2ND

OUT! Bowled. Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, missed. That's it! South Africa have been bowled out for 369. Skipper Keshav Maharaj chipped in with a composed fifty, while Corbin Bosch played a valuable hand to help the visitors set a formidable total. For Zimbabwe, Wellington Masakadza was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with an impressive four-wicket haul. That leaves Zimbabwe facing a mammoth target of 537 runs. A massive challenge awaits the hosts. Can they mount a resilient fightback, or will South Africa's bowlers take control? Join us in 10 minutes as the final innings of this Test match gets underway.

OUT! Bowled. Wellington Masakadza to Keshav Maharaj. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, missed. Nine down for South Africa.

OUT! Bowled. Wellington Masakadza to Corbin Bosch. Stock length ball, wide down leg side on the front foot sweeping, missed. Cleaned him up.

OUT! Caught. Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Ervine. Edged and gone.

OUT! Caught. Wessley Madhevere to Wiaan Mulder. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Kaitano. Brilliant innings comes to an end.

OUT! Bowled. Vincent Masekesa to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, missed. Brevis missed the line completely.

OUT! Bowled. Vincent Masekesa to Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed. Lhuan-dre Pretorius departs cheaply.

OUT! Caught. Wellington Masakadza to David Bedingham. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by Williams. Zimbabwe broke the partnership.

OUT! Caught. Tanaka Chivanga to Tony de Zorzi. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Williams. Once again, Tanaka Chivanga gets Tony de Zorzi in this match.

OUT! Caught. Tanaka Chivanga to Matthew Breetzke. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to gully, caught by Madhevere.

Over 68. 1 run. Bowler: Keshav Maharaj. Zimbabwe: 251/10(rr 3.69)

Keshav Maharaj to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Mulder.

Keshav Maharaj to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.

Keshav Maharaj to Vincent Masekesa. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bedingham.

Over 67. 1 run. Bowler: Wiaan Mulder. Zimbabwe: 250/9(rr 3.73)

Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.

Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Yusuf.

Wiaan Mulder to Blessing Muzarabani. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.

Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.

Wiaan Mulder to Vincent Masekesa. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

Over 66. no runs. Bowler: Keshav Maharaj. Zimbabwe: 249/8(rr 3.77)

Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.

Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

Keshav Maharaj to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.

Over 65. 5 runs. Bowler: Wiaan Mulder. Zimbabwe: 249/7(rr 3.83)

Over 67. no runs. Bowler: Dewald Brevis. Zimbabwe: 208/10(rr 3.10)

Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

Over 66. 12 runs. Bowler: Keshav Maharaj. Zimbabwe: 208/9(rr 3.15)

Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no 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.

Keshav Maharaj to Blessing Muzarabani. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

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.

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.

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.

Over 65. no runs. Bowler: Kwena Maphaka. Zimbabwe: 196/9(rr 3.02)

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.

Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

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.

Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.

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.

Kwena Maphaka to Tanaka Chivanga. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

Over 64. 14 runs. Bowler: Dewald Brevis. Zimbabwe: 196/9(rr 3.06)

Dewald Brevis to Blessing Muzarabani. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.

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.

Over 90. 11 runs. Bowler: Tanaka Chivanga. South Africa: 418/9(rr 4.64)

SIX! Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. That's stumps on Day 1. South Africa finished the day at 418 runs with one wicket in hand. The day undoubtedly belonged to young Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who played a masterful innings with 153 runs off just 160 balls. Supporting him late in the day was Corbin Bosch, who remains unbeaten on a well-constructed century. He will resume alongside Kwena Maphaka at the crease. Despite the imposing total, credit must go to Zimbabwe's bowlers, who toiled hard throughout the day. Their disciplined lines and consistent lengths kept the pressure on, and they were rewarded with timely breakthroughs. They'll be eager to wrap up the innings early tomorrow morning and shift momentum in their favour. Join us tomorrow for Day 2 live action.

Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, run save by Masakadza.

Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Short, outside off stump moves in front pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 2 runs, dropped catch by Tsiga, fielded by Muzarabani.

Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.

Over 89. 8 runs. Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani. South Africa: 407/9(rr 4.57)

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.

APPEAL! Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Masakadza, appeal made for L.B.W.  Nothing from Richard Illingworth.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

FOUR! Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Gloved to short leg for no runs, fielded by Kaitano.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, hit body for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Over 88. 5 runs. Bowler: Tanaka Chivanga. South Africa: 403/9(rr 4.58)

FOUR! Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to leg slip for no runs, run save by Tsiga.

Tanaka Chivanga to Corbin Bosch. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Over 83. 6 runs. Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani. South Africa: 369/10(rr 4.45)

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, hit body to gully for no runs, shy attempt by Ervine.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Masvaure.

SIX! Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled over fine leg for 6 runs.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Out-swinging back of a length, down leg side on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Over 82. 8 runs. Bowler: Tanaka Chivanga. South Africa: 363/9(rr 4.43)

Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

FOUR! Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge past third man for 4 runs.

Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

APPEAL! Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Masekesa, appeal made for L.B.W.  The umpire's finger stays down.

No ball Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to point and it was a no ball, fielded by Masvaure.

Tanaka Chivanga to Kwena Maphaka. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for 1 run.

Tanaka Chivanga to Codi Yusuf. Out-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Madhevere.

Over 81. 3 runs. Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani. South Africa: 356/9(rr 4.40)

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Welch.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Tsiga.

Wide Blessing Muzarabani to Kwena Maphaka. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Tsiga.

Batters	R	B	4S	6S	S/R
B Bennettretired hurt	19	28	4	0	67.86
T Kaitanoc de Zorzi b Yusuf	0	1	0	0	0.0
N Welchc Verreynne b Yusuf	4	5	1	0	80
S Williamsst Verreynne b Maharaj	137	164	16	0	83.54
C Ervinest Verreynne b Maharaj	36	90	4	0	40
W Madheverelbw Mulder	15	25	0	1	60
P Masvaurec Verreynne b Mulder	7	9	0	0	77.78
T Tsigac Yusuf b Mulder	9	8	2	0	112.5
W Masakadzac Verreynne b Yusuf	4	23	1	0	17.39
V Masekesanot out	11	43	1	0	25.58
B Muzarabanib Mulder	0	8	0	0	0.0
T Chivangac Maphaka b Maharaj	0	3	0	0	0.0

Bowling	O	M	R	W	NB	WD	E/R
C Yusuf	14	2	42	3	1	0	3
K Maphaka	12	1	52	0	0	1	4.34
P Mulder	16	2	50	4	0	1	3.13
C Bosch	9	1	31	0	0	0	3.45
K Maharaj	16.4	1	70	3	0	0	4.21

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