On the first day of the second Test match between South Africa and West Indies, South Africa batted for 160 and lost all their wickets. In the 1st innings, the West Indies team went into bat to meet the target, they have already lost seven wickets, but comparatively they have not collected many runs, yet they need to collect 63 runs. The bowling performance of South Africa team is excellent at the moment, so it is not sure whether West Indies team will be able to meet the target as they are already lacking good batsmen. Wiaan Mulder did a great job bowling for the South African team. They had an outstanding bowling performance and took four wickets. Due to this, the test match is very tight between the two teams due to which neither team is able to play very well, yet it cannot be said for sure whether the West Indies will be able to fulfill the target in this match.
After first match was drawn and not both sqauds West indies and south Africa joined for second test match. Two days of this test match was passed and I feel sad of South Africa sqaud when their first inning was finished and their sqaud just managed 160 scores which seem low quality scores and I did expect their sqaud for such performance. These batters Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder and captain Temba Bavuma were really expressed worst ever performance in first inning and all these wickets were finished at zore score. If last two wickets not played good South Africa just collected 100 scores. But their bowlers took great revenge in bowling inning and fulfill their weak batting Inning performance. Their bowlers restricted the batter of West indies at 144 scored just. Now South Africa squad have a good chance to secure victory by managing high scores in second inning by displaying their best ever performance.
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On the first day of the second Test match between South Africa and West Indies, South Africa batted for 160 and lost all their wickets. In the 1st innings, the West Indies team went into bat to meet the target, they have already lost seven wickets, but comparatively they have not collected many runs, yet they need to collect 63 runs. The bowling performance of South Africa team is excellent at the moment, so it is not sure whether West Indies team will be able to meet the target as they are already lacking good batsmen. Wiaan Mulder did a great job bowling for the South African team. They had an outstanding bowling performance and took four wickets. Due to this, the test match is very tight between the two teams due to which neither team is able to play very well, yet it cannot be said for sure whether the West Indies will be able to fulfill the target in this match.
After first match was drawn and not both sqauds West indies and south Africa joined for second test match. Two days of this test match was passed and I feel sad of South Africa sqaud when their first inning was finished and their sqaud just managed 160 scores which seem low quality scores and I did expect their sqaud for such performance. These batters Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder and captain Temba Bavuma were really expressed worst ever performance in first inning and all these wickets were finished at zore score. If last two wickets not played good South Africa just collected 100 scores. But their bowlers took great revenge in bowling inning and fulfill their weak batting Inning performance. Their bowlers restricted the batter of West indies at 144 scored just. Now South Africa squad have a good chance to secure victory by managing high scores in second inning by displaying their best ever performance. 
After South Africa lost all wickets in today's match, I was very worried because West Indies team gave a very good bowling performance. But this match was completely turned around by the players of the South African team, collecting 97 runs and losing 7 wickets of the West Indies team in 28.2 balls. Although Alick Athanaze performed well in the first match but in this match he got out early, I have never seen such a bad performance.
However, this pitch of today's match is famous for bowling, because the ball swings and goes to the stumps, so the batsmen are definitely under pressure.
After having bat first by South African things were completely under West Indian control for two hours because their bowlers take 6 wickets and mostly were feeling today we have wrong decision by the South African captain but as we have West Indian collapse in batting now feeling is wicket is seam friendly and South African bowlers Wiaan Mulder and Nandre Burger were on target for troubling West Indies Kagiso Rabada is wicketless, but now things are completely under South African control.However, this pitch of today's match is famous for bowling, because the ball swings and goes to the stumps, so the batsmen are definitely under pressure.
West Indian batting has never been good in last few years so they bring down their team after having impressive bowling from their bowlers now Jason Holder is key for the West Indies if he is able to stuck for few hours then we can expect both teams on level otherwise South African will steal the show and can win this match and series as well.
Poor cricket by West Indies. West Indies Poor performance in First inning of second test match All out in just 144 runs. from the West Indies Jason Holder scored a half-century and remain unbeaten. South Africa outstanding bowling performance especially Wiaan Mulder picked 4 crucial wickets by just giving 32 runs and help his team to bowled out west indies. South Africa started their second inning with 16 16-run lead and is currently playing at 67 runs without a loss of any wicket. South Africa led by 88 runs and looked very confident after all out in West Indies under 150 runs. South Africa's opening batter de Zorzi is playing aggressively at 36 runs not out from 46 balls and Markram is playing at 27 runs. South Africa will try to scored a big target for West Indies and easily win this test match.
South Africa are now leading by 93 runs. In the second innings, both the openers (Tony de Zorzi and Aiden Markram) have added runs at a brisk pace and they have employed an aggressive strategy. And the most surprising thing is that out of the 18 overs so far in the South African second innings, 17 were bowled by the three pacers (Jayden Seales, Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph). That strategy worked in the first innings. But now the pitch has slowed down and the West Indian captain need to employ both Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican without much delay.
^^^ West Indies committed two mistakes in this match. First, after having South Africa down to 97/9, they allowed them to recover. Dane Piedt and Nandre Burger added 63 precious runs for the 10th wicket partnership. Then while batting they were clueless against the seam and swing of Nandre Burger and Wiaan Mulder. Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie tried to stabilize the innings, but then Keshav Maharaj struck and got Motie out. The first aim for West Indies today would be to reduce the South African lead in first innings as much as possible.
Poor cricket by West Indies. West Indies Poor performance in First inning of second test match All out in just 144 runs. from the West Indies Jason Holder scored a half-century and remain unbeaten. South Africa outstanding bowling performance especially Wiaan Mulder picked 4 crucial wickets by just giving 32 runs and help his team to bowled out west indies. South Africa started their second inning with 16 16-run lead and is currently playing at 67 runs without a loss of any wicket. South Africa led by 88 runs and looked very confident after all out in West Indies under 150 runs. South Africa's opening batter de Zorzi is playing aggressively at 36 runs not out from 46 balls and Markram is playing at 27 runs. South Africa will try to scored a big target for West Indies and easily win this test match. 
The first innings between South Africa and West indies nearly canceled each other. As we are still in early phase of the 5 day match, Today being the second day, we can expect this game to provide a result unlike the last one. And as both teams performed poorly on the 1st innings, the better batting team on 2nd inning would win. South Africa is currently at 51/0 which is already a good start. They'd try to play as long as they can as 2 days would be more than enough for the West Indies innings to finish.
West Indies scored only 144 runs to meet the target of 160 runs. Since the West Indies could not meet this low score today, I believe they may not be able to match South Africa in the next innings. South Africa are batting the ball in the second innings and they have collected 30 at the moment if they can give a good lead today they will definitely have more chances to win. Although the first test match was tied between the two teams, I think South Africa team will try their best to win the second test match against West Indies.
At times the West Indian team gives an impression that there is still some hope left with them. But we realize without much delay that it is just a mirage, and no one can save them from the inevitable. They had South Africa down to 97/9 when Kyle Verreynne was bowled by Shamar Joseph. But then they allowed Dane Piedt and Nandre Burger to add 63 valuable runs, and in the end South Africa managed to put up a total of 160. And then, the real horror started. West Indies themselves got bowled out for just 144 runs. Now I am convinced that no one can save this team.
On the first day of the second Test match between South Africa and West Indies, South Africa batted for 160 and lost all their wickets. In the 1st innings, the West Indies team went into bat to meet the target, they have already lost seven wickets, but comparatively they have not collected many runs, yet they need to collect 63 runs. The bowling performance of South Africa team is excellent at the moment, so it is not sure whether West Indies team will be able to meet the target as they are already lacking good batsmen. Wiaan Mulder did a great job bowling for the South African team.
Yeah, South Africa made only 160 runs in first inning south Africa team could not deliver their players failed to play long innings Shamar Joseph shown excellent bowling he sent fiver South African batsman into the pavilion which created pressure on them. Credit goes to the west indies bowlers. They dominated on South African team Jayden Seales took three wickets westindies bowlers put pressure on the opposite team from the start of the innings. The reason that the South African team lost wickets early. West indies team also failed to deliver they scored fewer runs then south Africa west indies could made only 106 runs and only one wicket remained Jason Holder with 42 runs is on the crease west indies trail by 54 runs and first session going on off day 2 the way west indies team playing pressure will be on them and it will very difficult for west indies team to give the lead to South Africa 
On the first day of the second Test match between South Africa and West Indies, South Africa batted for 160 and lost all their wickets. In the 1st innings, the West Indies team went into bat to meet the target, they have already lost seven wickets, but comparatively they have not collected many runs, yet they need to collect 63 runs. The bowling performance of South Africa team is excellent at the moment, so it is not sure whether West Indies team will be able to meet the target as they are already lacking good batsmen. Wiaan Mulder did a great job bowling for the South African team. They had an outstanding bowling performance and took four wickets. Due to this, the test match is very tight between the two teams due to which neither team is able to play very well, yet it cannot be said for sure whether the West Indies will be able to fulfill the target in this match.
The last pair of West Indies team is batting at the moment and if by chance one more wicket falls here, then the West Indies innings will finish. This one wicket can fall at any time as the last batsman Shamar Joseph is batting on 19 runs.
After seeing the South Africa first innings, we thought they performed so badly but remember it is South Africa. the loser of the last World Cup (By the way, they have always been losing World Cups in history). However, until the final match, they were unbeaten and if on that day Hardik Pandya’s delivery David Miller had not been out and Surya Kumar dropped the catch then the South African team would have won that game.
In this innings only Jason Holder made 50 from the West Indies and is looking to battle the South African bowlers but he has been losing wickets at the other end.
On the first day of the second Test match between South Africa and West Indies, South Africa batted for 160 and lost all their wickets. In the 1st innings, the West Indies team went into bat to meet the target, they have already lost seven wickets, but comparatively they have not collected many runs, yet they need to collect 63 runs. The bowling performance of South Africa team is excellent at the moment, so it is not sure whether West Indies team will be able to meet the target as they are already lacking good batsmen. Wiaan Mulder did a great job bowling for the South African team. They had an outstanding bowling performance and took four wickets. Due to this, the test match is very tight between the two teams due to which neither team is able to play very well, yet it cannot be said for sure whether the West Indies will be able to fulfill the target in this match.
I find it hard to believe that South Africa scored just 160 runs in the first innings. The South African team is more experienced and stronger than the West Indies in the Test format. So we had very high expectations from South Africa. But the South African batsmen batted like fools today. 4 batsmen of the squad could not add any runs to the scoreboard today.
The condition of the pitch is difficult for batting. This is why South Africa ended with a low score. I won't blame the batsmen a lot, but they could have indeed shown some responsibilities instead of losing the wickets frequently. West Indies has already lost their 7 wickets by scoring 97 runs only. We might see the result of this match within first two and a half days. 
^^^ West Indies committed two mistakes in this match. First, after having South Africa down to 97/9, they allowed them to recover. Dane Piedt and Nandre Burger added 63 precious runs for the 10th wicket partnership. Then while batting they were clueless against the seam and swing of Nandre Burger and Wiaan Mulder. Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie tried to stabilize the innings, but then Keshav Maharaj struck and got Motie out. The first aim for West Indies today would be to reduce the South African lead in first innings as much as possible.
After South Africa lost all wickets in today's match, I was very worried because West Indies team gave a very good bowling performance. But this match was completely turned around by the players of the South African team, collecting 97 runs and losing 7 wickets of the West Indies team in 28.2 balls. Although Alick Athanaze performed well in the first match but in this match he got out early, I have never seen such a bad performance.
However, this pitch of today's match is famous for bowling, because the ball swings and goes to the stumps, so the batsmen are definitely under pressure.
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It is a completely bowling friendly pitch. The batsmen are not able to make any advantage on this pitch. South Africa's batsmen batted very badly. However, after losing 9 wickets for 97 runs, the South African team was able to collect up to 160 runs. South Africa are not playing well, and now we are not seeing good batting from the West Indies batsmen either. At the end of the first day, West Indies managed to collect 97 runs after losing 7 wickets.
Like South Africa, West Indies also lost wickets very quickly. Jason Holder remains unbeaten with 33 runs. Besides, Carty got out after collecting 26 runs. And no batsman could bat better. Failed to score even 10 runs. Wiaan Mulder bowled just 6 overs and took four wickets. Burger also picked up two wickets. West Indies players are likely to lose all wickets before reaching 140 runs.
I didn't know that the pitch was bowling friendly however all test matches pitch were made for the bowling friendly pitch. But even then I think the performance of the both teams bowlers did good but the batting performance of the both team is very low effort in this match. Like South Africa, West Indies also lost wickets very quickly. Jason Holder remains unbeaten with 33 runs. Besides, Carty got out after collecting 26 runs. And no batsman could bat better. Failed to score even 10 runs. Wiaan Mulder bowled just 6 overs and took four wickets. Burger also picked up two wickets. West Indies players are likely to lose all wickets before reaching 140 runs.
Yes is true that SOuth Africa done 160 even then were in 9 wicket but I think the case of west indies can be different here because in test format South Africa have form better than the West Indies team. Now let's see what is going to be happening by West Indies team batters.
^^^ West Indies committed two mistakes in this match. First, after having South Africa down to 97/9, they allowed them to recover. Dane Piedt and Nandre Burger added 63 precious runs for the 10th wicket partnership. Then while batting they were clueless against the seam and swing of Nandre Burger and Wiaan Mulder. Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie tried to stabilize the innings, but then Keshav Maharaj struck and got Motie out. The first aim for West Indies today would be to reduce the South African lead in first innings as much as possible.
In regards of this match I thought that South Africa will lose this match because of their poor batting performance on the first innings but the West Indies team did more poor performance that the South African team.
Before the Stumps West Indies tooks only 97 run and they loose their 7 wickets already, currently I am not expecting much from West Indies team what I expected after sawing the performance of South African team. Anyway the way West Indies Batting I don't think they will long-lasting more than 130runs.
Basically I was also thinking that South Africa may lose this match because they made only 160 runs in the first inning and I was thinking that in the first inning West Indies will give a 160 runs lead to South Africa team. But I was wrong because I forgot that there is West Indies on opposite sides and we can't expect a good performance from them. And they do so. They have made 97 runs and they have lost 7 wickets and I don't think so that West Indies will give any lead to South Africa team they will remain in trail. West Indies luckily drawn the last match just due to rain but this match is looking in the hand of South Africa. Before the Stumps West Indies tooks only 97 run and they loose their 7 wickets already, currently I am not expecting much from West Indies team what I expected after sawing the performance of South African team. Anyway the way West Indies Batting I don't think they will long-lasting more than 130runs.
Although West Indies did a very good bowling to bowl out the South Africa team at 160 runs but they just ruin this advantage by making 97 runs and losing 7 wickets. None of the Batsmen from the West indies team were able to make any respectable scores. Only Jason Holder seems to show any resistance to the West Indies bowlers and is not out at 33 runs. West Indies got the advantage in this match but their batsmen just wasted this opportunity.
Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales collected 8 wickets together for West Indies team. And in the second match they got all out in the first innings, I never expected such a poor performance from the South African team. But I thank the players of West Indies team for bowling performance which I never imagined. However, the West Indies team can easily fulfill this target today and give the lead to the South African team. If the batting performance is patient then I think West Indies team can definitely win this second test match.
Shamar Joseph has been performing well ever since he made his debut early this year. During the second test match during West Indies tour of Australia, in the second innings he returned exceptional figures of 11.5-0-68-7, to gift West Indies a very rare test win against Australia. And in this match he has given West Indies a rare opportunity to go for another test win against a quality opponent. But now it is in doubt, as a result of the West Indian batting collapse. Anyway, second day is going to be crucial.
Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales collected 8 wickets together for West Indies team. And in the second match they got all out in the first innings, I never expected such a poor performance from the South African team. But I thank the players of West Indies team for bowling performance which I never imagined. However, the West Indies team can easily fulfill this target today and give the lead to the South African team. If the batting performance is patient then I think West Indies team can definitely win this second test match.
An impressive display of bowling from both sides on day one of the 2nd test match between South Africa and West Indies. WI's fast bowlers did an excellent job restricting SA to 160 runs, but their batting also collapsed and they are 97/7 after the 1st day of play. Shamar Joseph took 5 wickets while Mulder took 4 wickets on day one. The match is beautifully set up for a result. At the moment, I think, the game is evenly balanced between the two teams. I will give South Africa some advantage because of their home condition and the fact that WI will have to bat in the 4th innings.
Love the shattering sound of stumps, and today WI pacers provided exactly that pleasure to ears. 97-9 and 160-10, pacers should have continued instead of bringing in spin.
From SA side, brilliant caught and ball from Mulder.
From SA side, brilliant caught and ball from Mulder.
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