South Africa win by 328 runs
18.2Bosch to T Kaitano32/1
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Takudzwanashe Kaitano. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third slip, caught by Pretorius. That's Stumps on Day 3. Zimbabwe's openers showed commendable discipline early on, but South Africa struck late through Corbin Bosch, providing a crucial breakthrough just before the close of play. With that opening, the Proteas will look to capitalise and run through the batting lineup on Day 4. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will hope to regroup and rebuild, aiming to forge strong partnerships and stay in the fight. The first session tomorrow will be vital for both sides. Join us for what promises to be a pivotal day in this Test match.
18.3Bosch to N Welch32/2
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Nick Welch. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by de Zorzi. Welcome back everyone, to Day 4 of the First Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa! The Proteas are firmly in control, having struck a crucial blow on the final ball of yesterday. That breakthrough has left Zimbabwe with a mountain to climb, a daunting 505 runs required for victory. Can the hosts conjure something magical, something historic? Or will South Africa tighten their grip with early strikes this morning? Letâs find out. Here we go! What a start for South Africa!
24.2Bosch to S Williams64/3
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Sean Williams. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Verreynne. That's a massive blow for Zimbabwe.
28.1Yusuf to P Masvaure68/4
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Prince Masvaure. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Mulder. Change of bowling does the trick.
30.3Yusuf to W Madhevere72/5
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Wessley Madhevere. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Verreynne. Madhevere nicks it to the keeper behind the stumps.
32.2Yusuf to T Tsiga82/6
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Codi Yusuf to Tafadzwa Tsiga. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to fourth slip, caught by Bosch. Another one bites the dust.
52.5Bosch to C Ervine165/7
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Craig Ervine. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by de Zorzi. What a catch!
56.1Bosch to V Masekesa173/8
Clean Bowled. OUT! Bowled. Corbin Bosch to Vincent Masekesa. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Slog, inside edge. Fifer for Bosch!
59.4Maharaj to W Masakadza181/9
Catch OUT. OUT! Caught. Keshav Maharaj to Wellington Masakadza. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Mulder. Nine wickets down for Zimbabwe.
66.2Brevis to T Chivanga208/10
OUT stumped. OUT! Stumped. Dewald Brevis to Tanaka Chivanga. Leg spinner back of a length, to leg down the track glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side), by Verreynne. It's all over at the First Test, and what a resounding victory for South Africa! The Proteas steamrolled to a commanding win, outclassing Zimbabwe by a massive margin and taking the lead in the series. From the outset, the target proved far too steep for the hosts, who never truly got into the chase. Full credit to skipper Keshav Maharaj, whose masterful bowling changes kept the pressure on and consistently troubled the Zimbabwean lineup. Wellington Masakadza stood tall amid the collapse, notching a hard-fought half-century to top-score in the second innings. But it was Corbin Bosch who stole the spotlight with the ball, claiming an impressive five-wicket haul as his maiden Test fifer. Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the Player of the Match for his excellent batting performance.