SA Under-19 sensation Jorich van Schalkwyk became the first player in history to score a Youth One Day International double century, when he powered to 215 runs off a mere 153 deliveries in their win over hosts Zimbabwe in their tri-series opener in Harare.
Proteas batter Rubin Hermann has pointed to his 106-run third wicket partnership with captain Rassie van der Dussen as the one to thank for their win over Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Proteas interim captain Wiaan Mulder has revealed that he thought about walking away from test cricket, just days before becoming South Africa’s highest individual scorer in a single innings.
South Africa lead Zimbabwe by 216 runs at the end of Day Two of their opening Test in Bulawayo.
Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says the main priority in the warm-up match against Zimbabwe is the top order, as they look forward to the World Test Championship final against Australia next week.
Zimbabwe international cricketers Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta have been suspended after testing positive for recreational drugs.