ZIM vs SA, 1st Test: Corbin Bosch heroics helps South Africa crush Zimbabwe by 328 runs
A dramatic collapse followed, with Zimbabwe slipping from 82 for 2 to 82 for 6, as Bosch and Yusuf dismantled the middle order. The only resistance came from captain Craig Ervine (49) and Wellington Masakadza (57), who combined for a gritty 83-run seventh-wicket stand. Their effort briefly held South Africa at bay, but Bosch returned to break the partnership with the help of a superb diving catch by Tony de Zorzi at short leg, removing Ervine just shy of a deserved half-century.advertisementBosch secured his first Test five-wicket haul when Vincent Masekesa chopped in four overs later, capping a landmark all-round performance after scoring his maiden Test hundred on the opening day. He became just the fifth South African in Test history to achieve a century and five-wicket haul in the same match.Yusuf then mopped up the tail, dismissing Prince Masvaure, Wessly Madhevere, and Tafadzwa Tsiga in quick succession. The match concluded when Brevis claimed his maiden Test wicket, with Tanaka Chivanga stumped by Verreynne, confirming Zimbabwe's heaviest-ever Test defeat by runs.Despite the result, Zimbabwe had brief moments of promise - particularly the fighting stand between Ervine and Masakadza, and Williams' aggressive counter-attack. But South Africa's bowling depth, even with a rotated squad, proved far too strong.Only four players from the side that won the World Test Championship final against Australia earlier this month featured in this match, yet the Proteas looked dominant throughout.- EndsYou May Also Like
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