Faf du Plessis completed his fourth Test century and was dismissed immediately afterward on a rain-hit second morning of the second Test between South Africa and the West Indies at St George’s Park yesterday.
Play in Port Elizabeth delayed the start by 90 minutes and returned after six overs had been bowled in half an hour, causing lunch to be taken.
South Africa moved from their overnight 270 for two to 289 for three before the stoppage.
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Du Plessis, on 99 overnight, flicked Jerome Taylor’s first ball of the day for four runs to raise his century off 229 balls, in a knock that included 13 fours and two sixes.
However, he was out to the next ball, a perfect outswinger that found such a faint edge, umpire Paul Reiffel remained unmoved as wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin and the bowler celebrated.
The West Indies sought a review and Reiffel was forced to change his decision when the “Snicko” revealed the tiniest of scratches off the bat.
A.B. de Villiers joined captain Hashim Amla and hit two handsome drives for four off Jason Holder.
At lunch, he was on 9 not out and Amla was unbeaten on 23.
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