England dominated South Africa in a recent Test match, highlighting the challenges South Africa faces in the longest format of cricket.
Though South Africa played three Tests in 2024, it will be over a year before they play again in the longest format of the game as their appearances at international level are limited to T20Is and ODIs. Picture: Fadel Senna / AFPin Bloemfontein, it’s difficult to see how South Africa can have a realistic chance of improving in the format. England romped to a 286-run victory as South Africa were bowled out for 64 in their second innings in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.
That was after England posted 395/5 declared in their first innings and the Proteas responded with 281 all out. In their second did with the willow, England were all out for 236. Set a target of 351 was always going to be a massive challenge for the Proteas team which hardly plays in the format. Mashimbyi preferred not to talk about that last innings, and instead focus on the strong start his charges made when they came out to bat. “I think in the the first 70 overs in our first batting innings, we controlled the game beautifully, and then we lost a lot of wickets after that,” said Mashimbyi. “How we bowled after that period after lunch, I think the girls came back beautifully to ball England out in the last session. “The way we controlled with the ball in the second innings, I think the two openers were unbelievable. Three maidens and got a wicket as well.”“Mlaba’s 10-fer, she just got better and better as the game went on. You know, it's just quite unfortunate that you bowl like that and you don't get the W. Though South Africa played three Tests in 2024, it will be over a year before they play again in the longest format of the game. For example, skipper It means playing Test cricket is close to inconsequential for South Africa, unless they can turn out in the whites more often. When Mashimbyi was asked about the positive he took from the match, he said there were some and that would form the basis of their approach when they play agai
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