South Africa Gains Upper Hand in Second Test with 239-Run Lead

South Africa built a 239-run lead over the West Indies after the second day of the second test in Georgetown. Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne scored half centuries. Jason Holder's 54 helped the West Indies before South Africa resumed with Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder at the crease.

South Africa established a 239-run lead over the West Indies after the second day of the second test match in Georgetown on Friday. The touring team finished the day at 223-5, aiming to build a commanding position after the low-scoring first innings.

Aiden Markram and Kyle Verreynne provided crucial half centuries for South Africa’s side on a day marked by heat and tension. This contrasted sharply with the first day’s action, when 17 wickets fell, leaving South Africa all out for 160 and West Indies at 97-7.

Despite Friday's steadier play, the game saw its share of shifts in momentum. Jason Holder's unbeaten 54 added 47 more runs to the West Indies total before their dismissal at 144. South Africa's innings saw an initial 79-run opening partnership between Markram and Tony de Zorzi, followed by a mini-collapse. However, Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder's unbeaten 84-run sixth-wicket partnership steadied the innings.