June 28 (Reuters) – Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 153 on debut and Corbin Bosch an unbeaten maiden century as a much-changed South Africa reached 418 for 9 on the opening day of the primary check in opposition to Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday.
After electing to bat, South Africa have been in early hassle at 55-4 with the ball nipping round within the recent morning circumstances, however Pretorius, 19, placed on 95 for the fifth wicket with fellow debutant Dewald Brevis (51) to vary the course of the innings.
Bosch’s late burst supplied a primary check century for the all-rounder as he completed unbeaten on 100 from 124 balls and can resume on the second day with Kwena Maphaka, who has 9.
The touring aspect have solely 4 starters from the aspect who received the World Take a look at Championship last in opposition to Australia at Lord’s this month, with a number of gamers rested and captain Temba Bavuma unavailable resulting from harm.
Pretorius’ 153 got here from 160 balls because the left-hander turned the youngest South African to attain a century on check debut, hitting 11 fours and 4 sixes.
Zimbabwe twice felt that they had him caught behind, however with no third umpire in operation for the two-game sequence, their vociferous appeals have been turned down with no technique to problem the choices.
Seamer Tanaka Chivanga received early pleasure for the hosts with a wonderful spell of bowling, choosing up three wickets within the first session and including the prized scalp of Pretorius for figures of 4-83.
The South African teenager tried to drag a steep bouncer from Chivanga however succeeded solely in skying the ball to Wellington Masakadza at mid-on.
Chivanga eliminated openers Tony de Zorzi (0) and Matthew Breetzke (13), and David Bedingham (0) in his first spell, bringing Pretorius to the wicket with the rating on 23.
Wiaan Mulder (17) appeared in good contact earlier than he was run out chasing a fast single, however Brevis and Pretorius shared a quickfire 95-run partnership in 86 balls to swing the momentum South Africa’s approach.
Kyle Verreynne (10) got here and went cheaply, earlier than Pretorius and Bosch added 108 for the seventh wicket to place the vacationers firmly in management.
(Reporting by Nick Mentioned, enhancing by Ed Osmond)
