South Africa's Keshav Maharaj restricts West Indies in rainy third day of Test
Updated On: 10 August, 2024 06:15 AM IST | Port of Spain | AFP
The one wicket to escape him was that of Kraigg Brathwaite, with the West Indies captain and opening batsman running himself out for 35
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South Africa`s Keshav Maharaj prepares to bowl during Day 3 of the 1st Test cricket match between West Indies and South Africa at Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Pic/AFP
Keshav Maharaj`s discipline and persistence earned him three important wickets as the West Indies were limited to 145-4 in reply to South Africa`s first innings total of 357 at the end of the third day of the rain-affected first Test at Queen`s Park Oval on Friday. On a turgid surface which tested the patience of batsmen and bowlers alike, Maharaj`s figures of 3-45 from 28 probing overs underscored his increasing value to a Proteas team which traditionally relied heavily on a battery of fast and seam bowlers for their success in Test cricket.
After seeing fellow left-arm orthodox spinner Jomel Warrican (4-69) lead the home side`s effort in eventually dismissing the visitors on the third morning, Maharaj knew he had the chance to take the fight to the West Indies` top order. And his variations of flight and pace claimed the wickets of Mikyle Louis, debutant Keacy Carty and left-hander Alick Athanaze, among three rain interruptions.
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