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WI vs SA: Quinton De Kock helps South Africa build lead over West Indies

Quinton de Kock led a resolute effort as South Africa lost just one wicket in advancing to 205 for five, a lead of 108 runs, at lunch on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies in

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By IANS News June 12, 2021 • 16:48 PM
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De Kock capitalised on loose bowling at the start of the day from Kemar Roach, the West Indies' senior seamer taken for two boundaries in the opening over to set the tone for the early part of the morning when more boundaries flowed off the bats of both batsmen.

Jayden Seales, the 19-year-old debutant fast bowler who impressed with three wickets on the first day, battled to keep the runs in check but it took the introduction of Holder to bring the much-needed breakthrough.

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However South Africa's determination to build a potentially match-winning first-innings advantage has not been significantly dented by that setback, with Mulder playing with calm assurance in support of de Kock.

An additional consideration for the West Indies is to readjust their batting line-up to accommodate opener Kieran Powell, who has come into the XI as a concussion replacement for Nkrumah Bonner, who was struck flush on the helmet by Anrich Nortje off the first ball he faced in his innings on the opening day.



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