The Eastern Cape Iinyathi fought back well on day two of the CSA 4-Day Series Division 2 game against the ITEC Knights in East London.

The Iinyathi added 330-runs to their overnight score to hold a 5-run lead at stumps on day two at Buffalo Park.

The Iinyathi resumed their overnight score on 38/0 and an outstanding 110-runs by Jerome Bossr led the charge with the bat for the hosts. Jerry Nqolo in turn scored for 49-runs, while Nonelela Yikha contributed with 47-runs.

The young Free State spinner, Monde Maqunqu, put in a big shift with the ball to return figures of 3/101 in 29 overs, while the allrounder, Matthew Pollard, took 2/51 in 19 overs.

The allrounder, Dian Forrester, who took two catches took 1/50 in his 13 overs.

The Iinyathi will resume their first innings on 368/6 on Saturday morning with Jade de Klerk on 25 not out and Joshua Dodd with 27 unbeaten runs being the men at the crease.

Play will resume at 10:00 on Saturday morning.