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South Africa vs Zimbabwe 2025 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Jul 06 2025, Sun - 01:30 PM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA626/5 decl
ZIMBABWE170, 220 f/o
South Africa won by an innings and 236 runs
CRR:2.84
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FOUR! Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. It's time for Lunch. South Africa has reached a commanding position on Day 2, sitting comfortably at 626 for 5. The star of the innings is undoubtedly captain Wiaan Mulder, who continues his spectacular unbeaten knock, now towering at a magnificent 367 runs. On the bowling front, Zimbabwe's bowlers have battled hard but struggled to contain the flow of runs. In this session, Kundai Matigimu claimed a solitary wicket, providing some respite for the home side. However, South Africa's batters have looked comfortable throughout, backed by a flat pitch and excellent shot selection. Join us for the second session in 40 minutes.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Ervine.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Kundai Matigimu to Wiaan Mulder. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
APPEAL! Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. An appeal for LBW, but the umpire was not interested.
SIX! Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock ball full toss, middle stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Welch.
Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Welch.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Masakadza.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, mis-fielded by Ervine.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Ervine.
Kundai Matigimu to Wiaan Mulder. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Masakadza.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, mis-fielded by Madhevere.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Myers.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Myers.
Wellington Masakadza to Kyle Verreynne. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Wiaan Mulder. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Kundai Matigimu to Wiaan Mulder. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Welch.
Kundai Matigimu to Wiaan Mulder. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.
FOUR! Kundai Matigimu to Wiaan Mulder. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
SIX! Kundai Matigimu to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Brilliant hit.
Kundai Matigimu to Kyle Verreynne. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Masakadza.
Kundai Matigimu to Wiaan Mulder. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Chivanga.
OUT! Caught (Sub). Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket. That concludes Zimbabwe's innings, and South Africa have demonstrated a dominant performance with the ball. Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 170 runs, trailing by 456 runs. The only notable resistance came from Sean Williams, who scored a fighting 83 runs off just 55 balls, showcasing resilience and skill under pressure. Unfortunately, he received little support from his teammates, as wickets fell regularly. The South African bowling attack was relentless throughout the innings, with Prenelan Subrayen standing out by taking four wickets and maintaining constant pressure with his disciplined off-spin. South Africa have chosen to enforce the follow-on, and Zimbabwe will be back out to bat shortly. Join us back in 10 minutes.
SIX! Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Muthusamy.
Prenelan Subrayen to Sean Williams. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump deep in crease cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bedingham.
Prenelan Subrayen to Sean Williams. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, to deep point for no runs, fielded by Yusuf.
Prenelan Subrayen to Sean Williams. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Senokwane.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to first slip for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, middle stump down the track driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run.
No ball Senuran Muthusamy to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on and it was a no ball, fielded by Bosch.
SIX! Senuran Muthusamy to Sean Williams. Stock length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Senokwane.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
FOUR! Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Finds the gap.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge to first slip for no runs, mis-fielded by Mulder, fielded by Bosch.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Prenelan Subrayen to Sean Williams. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Muthusamy.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, inside edge to square leg for no runs, dropped catch by de Zorzi, fielded by Senokwane.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Senokwane.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Senokwane.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Senuran Muthusamy to Sean Williams. Stock ball full toss, middle stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Yusuf.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs.
Prenelan Subrayen to Sean Williams. Off break length ball, off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Senokwane.
Prenelan Subrayen to Sean Williams. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
SIX! Prenelan Subrayen to Sean Williams. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to leg slip, caught by Mulder. South Africa win by 236 runs and an innings. The Proteas deliver a strong all-round performance and get the job done. Nick Welch and Craig Ervine built a brief partnership, but it didn't last long. Corbin Bosch led the charge with four wickets, while Senuran Muthusamy picked up three and Codi Yusuf chipped in with two. A dominant two-Test series for South Africa under new captaincy and a new record to show for it. Wiaan Mulder is the Player of the Match and Series.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Prenelan Subrayen to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Prenelan Subrayen to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short mid wicket for no runs.
Prenelan Subrayen to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Prenelan Subrayen to Wellington Masakadza. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
FOUR! Prenelan Subrayen to Wellington Masakadza. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
Prenelan Subrayen to Tanaka Chivanga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Senuran Muthusamy to Wellington Masakadza. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Wellington Masakadza. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid off for no runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Muthusamy, fielded by Brevis.
FOUR! Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
FOUR! Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Corbin Bosch to Wellington Masakadza. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
FOUR! Corbin Bosch to Wellington Masakadza. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Beautiful drive from Wellington Masakadza.
Corbin Bosch to Wellington Masakadza. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Corbin Bosch to Wellington Masakadza. Reverse Swing-In length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Corbin Bosch to Wellington Masakadza. Short, wide down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Corbin Bosch to Wellington Masakadza. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Senuran Muthusamy to Tanaka Chivanga. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to short leg for no runs, mis-fielded by Verreynne.
Senuran Muthusamy to Wellington Masakadza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.
Senuran Muthusamy to Wellington Masakadza. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left to fine leg for no runs, fielded by Mulder.
Senuran Muthusamy to Wellington Masakadza. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Senokwane.
Corbin Bosch to Tanaka Chivanga. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Corbin Bosch to Tanaka Chivanga. Back of a length, wide outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Corbin Bosch to Tanaka Chivanga. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.