Twitter Reactions: Ryan Rickelton's maiden ton lifts South Africa on topsy-turvy Day 1 of Gqeberha Take a look at

South Africa completed Day 1 of the second Take a look at in opposition to Sri Lanka at 269/7 at St George’s Park, Gqeberha on Thursday, December 5. This was after Temba Bavuma gained the toss and opted to bat first.

The guests acquired off to a flying begin as Asitha Fernando dismissed Tony de Zorzi for a golden duck within the second over. Aiden Markram acquired himself off to a sedate begin however perished for 20, changing into Lahiru Kumara’s a centesimal Take a look at sufferer. Kumara bowled a jaffa to eliminate Markram. The correct-arm pacer dismissed Tristan Stubbs quickly after as South Africa misplaced three wickets for 44 runs. Bavuma joined Ryan Rickelton, who had changed Wiaan Mulder on this conflict.

The duo weathered the Sri Lankan storm and stitched a much-needed 133-run partnership off 224 balls. Bavuma threw his wicket away after scoring a fluent 78. Nevertheless, Rickelton continued his innings with nice composure. David Bedingham was given a few reprieves however he couldn’t benefit from it. The correct-handed batter was dismissed for six.

South Africa wanted wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne to help Rickelton as Sri Lanka have been one wicket away from moving into the all-rounders. Rickelton and Verreynne stored the opposition bowlers at bay and added an important 77-run partnership for the sixth wicket.

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Rickelton batted magnificently throughout his knock and registered his maiden worldwide century. The southpaw departed for 101 off 250 deliveries, after hitting 11 fours. The Proteas would have liked Rickelton to have survived until Stumps. His wicket introduced Marco Jansen to the crease. Nevertheless, the all-rounder was the final batter to be dismissed on Day 1 as Vishwa Fernando picked up his first wicket within the Take a look at match.

The house aspect ended Day 1 at 269/7, with Verreynne remaining unbeaten on 48. He’ll look to take South Africa past the 300-run mark alongside the tail-enders on Day 2 because the pitch appears to be fairly good for batting.

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