Online Reporter
Brandon Moyo
ZIMBABWE walks into day four of the first Test against South Africa staring down a near-impossible mountain, a record-breaking 537 runs to win or two full days to survive.
The Chevrons, who ended day three on 32 for 1, need a staggering 505 more runs with just nine wickets in hand. To make matters worse, their best-ever chase in Test history is a modest 174.
The only wicket to fall late on day three was Takudzwanashe Kaitano, who scratched out 12 runs from 62 balls before falling on the final delivery of the day. Defensive cricket ruled the evening session, with 15 of Zimbabwe’s 32 runs coming from extras.
As day four dawns, Nick Welch is expected to join Prince Masvaure in the middle. Masvaure is crawling on 5 from 49 balls as Zimbabwe digs in for a gritty survival battle.
All eyes are now on whether the Chevrons can rewrite history or crumble under pressure.
