Keshav Maharaj Shines, but Rain Forces a Draw in West Indies vs. South Africa Test
In the first match of the Test series between West Indies and South Africa at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Keshav Maharaj achieved a significant milestone by taking 4 wickets in the first innings. With this performance, Maharaj reached 250 international wickets, becoming only the second South African spinner to achieve this feat after Imran Tahir.
South Africa Takes Early Control
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat, scoring 357 runs in their first innings. Captain Temba Bavuma led the way with 86 runs, while Tony De Zorzi added 78. For West Indies, Jomel Warrican was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets, while Jayden Seals and Kemar Roach claimed 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
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In response, West Indies struggled, managing only 233 runs in 91.5 overs. Jason Holder was the top scorer with 36 runs, and captain Craig Brathwaite, Mikel Lewis, and Jomel Warrican each contributed 35 runs. Keshav Maharaj was the standout bowler for South Africa, taking 4 wickets for 76 runs.
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Rain Ends the Match in a Draw
Despite South Africa setting a challenging target of 297 runs after declaring their second innings at 173/3, the match ended in a draw due to persistent rain on the final day. West Indies were 18/1 in 7 overs when the rain started, leaving both teams to share the points in this hard-fought encounter.
West Indies Playing XI: Craig Brathwaite (captain), Mikel Lewis, Casey Carty, Alic Athanase, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua da Silva (wicketkeeper), Kemar Roach, Jayden Seals, Gudakesh Motti and Jomel Warrican.
South Africa Playing XI: Temba Bavuma (captain), Aidan Markram, Tony De Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Wren (wicketkeeper), Wian Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi
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