Zimbabwe faces an impossible dream after losing a key batsman late on day three. Takudzwanashe Kaitano fell with just four balls left before stumps at Queens Sports Club. The home team needs 505 runs to beat South Africa but sits at 32 for one wicket. Their best ever chase stands at just 174 runs against Bangladesh earlier this season. Cricket experts call this target almost unbeatable.
Wiaan Mulder smashed 147 runs to push South Africa into a commanding position. Captain Keshav Maharaj added 51 runs to make life harder for Zimbabwe. Wellington Masakadza bowled well for the home side and took four wickets. Vincent Masekesa grabbed two scalps during a tough day of bowling. The visitors declared their second innings and set Zimbabwe an enormous challenge.
Coach Justin Sammons tells his players they can still win this cricket match. He wants each batsman to step up and play the innings of their lives. Mulder believes losing Kaitano gives South Africa a mental edge heading into day four. The pitch starts showing signs of wear and offers more help to spin bowlers. Zimbabwe must survive two full days or pull off the greatest comeback in their cricket history.
Wiaan Mulder smashed 147 runs to push South Africa into a commanding position. Captain Keshav Maharaj added 51 runs to make life harder for Zimbabwe. Wellington Masakadza bowled well for the home side and took four wickets. Vincent Masekesa grabbed two scalps during a tough day of bowling. The visitors declared their second innings and set Zimbabwe an enormous challenge.
Coach Justin Sammons tells his players they can still win this cricket match. He wants each batsman to step up and play the innings of their lives. Mulder believes losing Kaitano gives South Africa a mental edge heading into day four. The pitch starts showing signs of wear and offers more help to spin bowlers. Zimbabwe must survive two full days or pull off the greatest comeback in their cricket history.
