Wednesday, 7 March 2012

West Indies collapse to South Africa's pace attack on 1st day of 3rd test

The West Indies batsmen crumbled to 100-7 at lunch Thursday as South Africa's pace bowlers reveled in the overcast conditions and slightly damp pitch on day one of the third of three tests.

South Africa captain Graeme Smith won the toss and sent the West Indies in to bat at Kingsmead Stadium, which proved to be the right decision as both teams was pressing for a win with the series tied at 1-1.

Dale Steyn got two edges in a row from the opening batsmen, as Brenton Parchment was dropped by Jacques Kallis at second slip, and Darren Ganga was caught at first slip by Smith for three.

Shaun Pollock, who returned to the attack to replace …

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