WI vs SA: Jason Holder’s half-century, Windies 144 all out, South Africa lead by 16 runs

Windies Collapse: Holder’s Effort Falls Short

In reply, the West Indies had an opportunity to take a significant lead but faltered under South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. The hosts were bowled out for 144 runs in just 42.4 overs. Jason Holder was the lone bright spot for the Windies, scoring a fighting 54 off 88 balls, including 6 fours and a six. Casey Carty added 26 runs, while Shamar Joseph, who had shone with the ball, contributed 11 runs. A late 40-run partnership for the tenth wicket between Holder and Joseph kept the Windies within reach, but it wasn’t enough to surpass South Africa’s total.

South Africa’s Bowling: Mulder Leads the Charge

Wiaan Mulder was the pick of the South African bowlers, taking 4 wickets and causing significant damage to the West Indies batting lineup. Nandre Berger continued his all-round performance, grabbing 3 wickets, while Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada chipped in with 2 and 1 wicket, respectively.

With a lead of just 16 runs, South Africa will look to build a more substantial lead in their second innings to put pressure on the West Indies in this closely contested Test.