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Zondo stakes a claim for the 1st Test

───   MORGAN PIEK 07:43 Wed, 10 Aug 2022

Zondo stakes a claim for the 1st Test | News Article
Khaya Zondo - Cricinfo

Khaya Zondo and Rassie van der Dussen led the charge for the Proteas on day one of the three-day warm-up match against the England Lions in Canterbury.

South Africa had the bat first and at the close of play were on 282/6.

Zondo staked his claim as a replacement for the injured Temba Bavuma with an unbeaten 86, while Van der Dussen scored 75 in a 140-run sixth-wicket partnership.

Craig Overton was the pick of the Lions bowlers with 4/48 in 21 overs.

Following the day’s play, Zondo said he just wants to do his job well on tour.

“I'm just watching every ball and hoping to get better all the time while mixing with some of the best players in the world," Zondo said afterwards.

“I definitely believe I've become a more mature cricketer. I've accepted my limitations, but also accepted the areas where I'm really good too.

“I've just kept on working, no matter the circumstances. I'm going to make sure that I make as many runs as possible any time I get an opportunity to bat. I want to be there for the boys. You want to impress.

“I'm just here as a batsman, so I'm going to make sure that whatever opportunity I get, I put as many runs on the board for the team. Regardless of the situation - whether it be a good or a bad one - I'm going to make sure I give that resilience or make sure that I am always there for the boys.”

The 1st Test between England and the Proteas at Lords’ begins next week Wednesday.

Morgan Piek/OFM Sport

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