South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton smashed a magnificent 259 runs in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town. This is Rickelton's second Test century and the joint seventh highest Test score for South Africa.
South Africa ’s Ryan Rickelton celebrates after scoring 250 runs during the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands on Saturday. Picture: Rodger Bosch / AFP
After starting day two on Saturday on 176 not out, Rickelton went to score his 200 runs in the morning session, off 266 balls, having hit 24 fours and one six. The opener’s 259 runs is South Africa’s joint seventh highest Test score, equalling Graeme Smith’s 259 scored against England in London in 2003. Hashim Amla’s 311 not out, scored against England at the Oval in 2012, is the highest score.
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