South Africa make strong start after opting to bat

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South Africa Make Strong Start After Opting To Bat
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Summary

South Africa's openers made a strong start in the second Test against Bangladesh, adding 69 runs for the first wicket before reaching 109/1.

Key Stats

  • Openers' partnership: 69 runs
  • Tony de Zorzi's score: 49 (unbeaten)
  • Aiden Markram's score: 33

Player Performances

  • Tony de Zorzi: Unbeaten on 49 by lunch, de Zorzi remained confident and aggressive throughout his innings.
  • Aiden Markram: Markram made a solid start but struggled to capitalize on his innings, mistiming a shot to hit it straight to the mid-on fielder.

Opener's Partnership Highlights

  • 50 runs added inside 11 overs
  • First boundary: Tristan Stubbs brought out the reverse sweep
  • Breezy fashion: The pair added 40 runs before the break


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