South Africa’s stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj has recorded his name in record books during the first test of the two-match series against Zimbabwe. Maharaj completed 200 wickets in Test cricket, which became the first South African spinner to reach this milestone.
Captain Temba Bavuma regularly stepped out by a 35 -year -old cricketer, with a hamstring strain. Maharaj is leading the South Africa National Cricket Team for the first time. The visiting team won the toss and opted to bat first in the match, which began on Saturday 28 June in Bulveo.
South Africa announces an overnight score of 418/9 to start from day 2
South Africa announced its innings on a night of 418/9 at the beginning of day 2. Debut Kodi Yusuf dismissed Zimbabwe’s opener Takudzwanasha Katano, inaugurating a whole leg-stump delivery for midwick for a soft dismissal.
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Quenna was struggling with Mafaka continuity and was punished by Brian Bennett. Joseph took his second wicket when Nicolas Welch reduced wicketkeeper Kail Verrane to reduce Zimbabwe to 23/2 by reducing a small, wide ball.
Bennett was killed on a helmet from growing up from Mafaka while trying hook shot. The opener was initially approved to continue, but eventually left two overs in two overs, due to inconvenience from the shock.
Keshav Maharaj claims 200th Test wicket for South Africa
However, Sean Williams and Craig Ervin stabilized the innings with a partnership. He played comfortably against the mantras disciplined with the Vian Malder and Corbin Bosch, who kept the things tight, unlike Zimbabwe’s seamors, but very little helped from the surface.
South African captain Keshav Maharaj performed the magic three times before finishing the first session of Zimbabwe. Maharaj took his first wicket of the match by rejecting Zimbabwe’s captain Craig Erwin during the second session.
The Erwin extended the pitch down, but the Maharaj pulled back the length and got it to dip and spin fast. Wicketkeeper Kyle Viren completed an easy stumping. Erwin was out for 36 runs off 90 balls, including four boundaries. This was the 200th wicket for Maharaj in Test cricket.
A monumental milestone for our world class left-handed spinner-CSA
Cricket South Africa (CSA) took X (East Twitter) to appreciate Keshav Maharaj to become the first South African spinner to take 200 wickets in Test cricket. The CSA said it is ready with pride and passion in South African cricket history.
“History Made!” Keshav Maharaj has claimed his 200th Test wicket, which is the first South African spinner to reach this milestone.
Made history!
Keshav Maharaj has claimed his 200th Test wicket, which is the first South African spinner to reach this milestone.
A monumental milestone for our world -class left -handed spinner, which is written in history books with pride and passion!
It is for age,… pic.twitter.com/rriolorc8v
– Proteus Main (@proteasmencsa) June 29, 2025
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