Zimbabwe vs South Africa 1st Test – SA lead by 216 run 2nd Day review
1st Test of South Africa tour of Zimbabwe 2025 which to be playing currently at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo stadium. Here is the match highlights and stats after the 2nd Day of the test match. currently south Africa leady by 216 runs.
Here’s a recap of Day 2 of the 1st Test between South Africa and Zimbabwe, played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo:
Zimbabwe replied to South Africa’s first innings total of 418/9 declared by posting 251 all out.
Sean Williams anchored their effort with a powerful 137 off 164 balls—his sixth Test century—providing a lone bright spot.
South Africa resumed their second innings and ended the day on 49/1, enjoying a healthy 216-run lead with nine wickets intact.
Key Performances
- Wiaan Mulder impressed with the ball, claiming 4‑50 in Zimbabwe’s first innings.
- Codi Yusuf shone on debut with 3‑42, while Keshav Maharaj added 3‑70, including dismissing Williams.
- Lhuan‑dre Pretorius, also on debut, made history with 153 in the first innings, the youngest-ever 150 on Test debut and the fastest after Shikhar Dhawan.
- A blow to Zimbabwe: opener Brian Bennett left the field mid‑match with a concussion caused by a Maphaka bouncer.
Situation at Stumps (Day 2)
- South Africa: 418/9 decl + 49/1 → 216-run lead
- Zimbabwe: 251 all out
What to Expect on Day 3
- South Africa, with nine wickets in hand, will look to build a large target.
- Zimbabwe must strike early to avoid conceding a dominant position.
- Watch for young talents like Pretorius (batting) and Yusuf (bowling) to steer South Africa forward.
Overall, South Africa control the match after a standout individual fight from Sean Williams, and key contributions from SA’s new-generation bowlers. Zimbabwe will be hoping for early wickets to shift momentum.
