South Africa's Kyle Verreynne hammers his 3rd Test half-century: Stats
What's the story
South Africa's Kyle Verreynne hit a crucial 59-run knock in the ongoing 2nd Test versus West Indies at Providence Stadium, Guyana. Verreynne came in on Day 2 when SA were reeling at 134/4 in their second innings. SA were reduced to 139/5 thereafter. Verreynne was joined by Wiaan Mulder and the two helped SA reach 223/5 at stumps. Verreynne was dismissed on Day 3.
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Verreynne and Mulder add quality runs for SA
Verreynne and Mulder saw off the threat and took the visitors to safer shores. The pair accelerated toward the end of the day with 26 runs coming off the last four overs. Verreynne got to his fifty off 71 balls. Notably, all of his four fifty-plus scores have come away from home. Verreynne was dismissed by Jayden Seales in the morning session.
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Seales dismisses Verreynne
SA, who resumed on 223/5, were bowled out for 246. It was Seales, who shone with figures worth 6/61. He was the one who dismissed Verreynne, reducing SA to 232/8. A fuller delivery with inward movement castled the batter, who opted for a drive.
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4th fifty-plus score for Verreynne
Playing his 18th match, Verreynne has raced to 719 runs at 27.65. In addition to three fifties, he owns a ton. His 59 was laced with eight fours. As per ESPNcricinfo, the batter hit his maiden fifty versus WI. He owns 158 runs at 26.33. In 12 away matches (home of opposition), he has clobbered 575 runs at 31.94.
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32nd FC fifty for Verreynne
Overall in First-Class cricket, Verreynne now owns 5,262 runs at an average close to 50. He has smashed nine centuries and 32 fifties. Earlier in the first innings, he scored 21 runs in SA's score of 160.