South Africa A lose series opener to West Indies A by 1 wicket

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West Indies A beat South Africa A by on day four of this week’s series opener at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.

West Indies A slipped to 171 for nine in pursuit of a 224-run target in the fourth innings before unbeaten half-centurion Kevin Sinclair and tail-ender Jair McAllister shared a 53-run partnership for a one-wicket win.

On day three, South Africa A captain Neil Brand hit a century. This is the sixth century of his first-class career.

On day two, South Africa A fast bowlers Tshepo Moreki and Hardus Viljoen took three and two wickets, respectively.

On day one, SA A batsmen Keegan Petersen, Tony de Zorzi and Clyde Fortuin hit half-centuries.

The second fixture of the series will be played at Buffalo Park in East London next week.

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South Africa A squad

  1. Neil Brand (Titans, captain)
  2. David Bedingham (Western Province)
  3. Ruan de Swardt (North West)
  4. Tony de Zorzi (Western Province)
  5. Clyde Fortuin (Boland)
  6. Zubayr Hamza (Lions)
  7. Tshepo Moreki (Lions)
  8. Mihlali Mpongwana (Western Province)
  9. Duanne Olivier (Lions)
  10. Dane Paterson (Western Province)
  11. Keegan Petersen (Boland)
  12. Dane Piedt (Knights)
  13. Raynard van Tonder (North West)
  14. Hardus Viljoen (Boland)
  15. Khaya Zondo (Dolphins)

Remaining series schedule

  • Second match: 28 November to 1 December: Buffalo Park, East London
  • Third match: 5 to 8 December, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

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