Thrilling Day of Test Cricket as 17 Wickets Fall in WI vs SA Clash

An enthralling opening day saw 17 wickets fall as the West Indies and South Africa battled in their Test series. WI's Joseph and Seales shone with the ball while SA's Mulder fought back, leaving the match finely poised with West Indies at 97/7, trailing by 63 runs.

A gripping opening day of Test cricket saw a remarkable 17 wickets tumble as the West Indies and South Africa squared off in the second match of their series, leaving the game delicately poised. Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales spearheaded the hosts' bowling attack, jointly claiming eight wickets to restrict South Africa to just 160 runs.

However, the West Indies' batting line-up faltered, slumping to 56/6 by the end of the day. Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder's unbeaten 33 bolstered the side to 97/7 at stumps, still 63 runs behind South Africa's first-innings total. The day's play was characterised by fierce fast bowling, with Joseph dominating by picking up his third career five-wicket haul.

Joseph and Seales struck early, with Joseph dismantling Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma in a single over, while Seales made an early impact. South Africa briefly steadied thanks to a partnership between David Bedingham and Tristan Stubbs, but Holder's crucial breakthrough reversed their fortunes. Joseph and Seales continued to apply pressure, leading to South Africa's all-out score of 160. In response, Wiaan Mulder's 4/18 ensured a testing final session for the West Indies, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the Test.

(With inputs from agencies.)