SPORTS

Bedingham slams his maiden Test century

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Bedingham's maiden century

South Africa's batting sensation David Bedingham has hammered his maiden hundred in Test matches. He breached the three-figure mark on Day 3 of the ongoing second and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton. 

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Partnerships stabilized innings

The visitors were reeling at 39/3 when Bedingham arrived to bat in the third innings. He and Hamza (17) took SA past 100. Bedingham added to NZ's misery with a 98-run stand with Petersen (43). 

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Aggressive 110 knock

Bedingham ended up scoring 110 off 141 balls. He slammed 12 fours and two maximums during his stay. 

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Impressive Test average

The 29-year-old has now raced to 347 runs across four Tests, averaging 49.57 (50s: 2). This was his 19th FC ton as he has completed 6,299 runs, averaging around 50 (50s: 24). 

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NZ need to chase down 267

SA posted 235 in this second outing as Bedingham starred with a brilliant ton. NZ have been set a target of 267 runs. 

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