Cricket
Rossouw smashes Australia A─── 08:58 Fri, 08 Aug 2014
Morgan Piek
Bloemfontein - South Africa A are firm control stumps on day two of the 1st unofficial Test against Australia A in Townsville, Australia.
Yesterday Marchard de Lange spearheaded the South African attack to dismiss the hosts for 239 in their first innings, with the pace bowler claiming four wickets for 53 runs.
This morning, Rilee Rossouw of the Chevrolet Knights forced the home side to chase leather as hescored his 18th first class ton to help steer the visitors to a commanding lead at stumps.
He was well supported the Temba Bavuma of the Lions, who in his turn scored his 8th First Class ton.
Yesterday’s hero, De Lange said they would like take control in their first innings.
At the close of play, South Africa were on 342/4, with the left-handed Free State on 162 not out and Bavuma on 125 not out.
Rossouws' knocked include 27 fours at a strike rate of 71.05.
Yesterday’s hero, De Lange said they would like take control in their first innings.: