Day 4 of South Africa A against the West Indies A in the third 4-Day Unofficial Test in Bloemfontein.
Zubayr Hamza’s scintillating unbeaten century and Ruan de Swardt’s dominating half-century on Day 3 was key to giving the Proteas a heavy lead in this final Test.
The 28-year-old struck 110 off 152 balls (12 fours and 1 six) and shared in a partnership of 159 with all-rounder Ruan de Swardt, who hit 86.
West Indies started Day 4 on 47-1 needing 374 to win, while the Proteas needed 8 wickets to win (due to the injury to Jayden Seales).
The starting XI is as follows:
Neil Brand (c)
Raynard van Tonder
David Bedingham
Zubayr Hamza
Khaya Zondo
Ruan de Swart
Clyde Fortuin (wk)
Mihlali Mapongwana
Hardus Viljoen
Dane Paterson
Duanne Olivier
The aim of the South Africa A tour is to give the next in line a chance so that they get a taste of international cricket before future call-ups to the national side.
Coach Shukri Conrad has picked this team with an eye on the New Zealand Test tour next year because 1st team players and 2nd Team players won’t be available because they are contracted to SA20.
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