Zimbabwe Vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Stumps have been called with South Africa firmly in control, capping off another dominant day as Bosch removed Kaitano in the final over to put the seal on their advantage at the end of Day 3 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo .
Zimbabwe’s openers had shown resilience for nearly 19 overs, fending off the Proteas attack without much trouble, but Kaitano’s late dismissal was a bitter blow. Earlier, South Africa’s batters piled on the runs at a brisk pace, setting Zimbabwe a target of over 537.
Wiaan Mulder starred with a career-best 147, ably supported by Bosch, Verreynne, and Maharaj, as Zimbabwe’s depleted attack—reduced to just three bowlers for most of the day after Muzarabani fell ill—struggled to contain the onslaught. With two full days left, South Africa look poised to march towards victory.
Zimbabwe Vs South Africa 1st Test Playing XI
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine (c), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga
