Zimbabwe vs South Africa, 2nd Test – Live Score & Commentary (Day 2)

South Africa Still in Control on Day 2

• Current Score: 315/3 in 66 overs

• Edge: 140 runs

• Run Rate: 4.77

Wiaan Mulder celebrates double century against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo

Mulder Continues to Shine

• Wiaan Mulder - 173 * (188 balls)

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius - 40 * (41 balls) South Africa's caretaker captain is in great form, he has maintained his dominance on the crease after his double century.

How Day 1 Unfolded

• South Africa ended the first day's game at 465/4

• Mulder remained unbeaten by 264 *.

• Major partnerships:

  • 184 runs with Bedingham

  • 217 runs with Pretorius

Zimbabwe started stronger, both openers quickly, but their rhythm soon got faded. Soon switching on short-pitch bowling became badly rewinded.

Missed Chances and Costly Errors

Zimbabwe had a chance to get out of the munger at the end of the day, but the Overstep of Chivanga’s turned clean bowled into no-ball. That missed wicket spoke to Zimbabwe's difficult performance.

What the Numbers Say

• South Africa scored 5.28 runs at the first day

• Lack of stability and control after the early fast in Zimbabwe bowlers

• The momentum is firmly with the visitors

What’s Ahead on Day 2

• Will Mudal reach the best 300+ runs of his career

• Will Zimbabwe will get success or will continue

• The huge score of South Africa's first innings can be done out of his reach

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