West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test: South Africa took the upper hand in the second Test against West Indies as they ended the second day with 223 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of five wickets.
Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder are at the crease for the Proteas who now have a heavy second-inning lead of 239 runs.
Aiden Markram was the top run-getter for his side in the second innings as he scored 51 runs in 108 balls whereas Tony de Zorzi scored 39 runs.
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Verreynne also smashed his half-century, scoring 50* off 71 deliveries while Mulder is unbeaten on 34 in 60 balls.
Jayden Seales was the pick of the bowlers for his three wickets while Gudakesh Motie found two scalps as well.
Resuming their first inning from 97 on Friday, West Indies were bowled out for just 144 runs in 42.2 overs.
Mulder was the star with four wickets for just 32 runs whereas Nandre Burger bagged three wickets. Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada picked up wickets as well.
Senior all-rounder Jason Holder was the top run-getter for the hosts as he remained unbeaten on 54 runs in 88 balls. He smashed six fours and a six.
Keacy Carty scored 26 runs in 37 deliveries whereas Shamar Joseph made a contribution of 25 runs.
"Was just trying to get as many runs and build a partnership. When Shamar came, he was very, very positive and kept the momentum going. Each inning is different, I just try to play it as it comes. All in all, pretty happy with the way I played. We just got good discipline, our seamers did well later on in this track. We have to keep that momentum and discipline. I think tomorrow morning, the first session is crucial," Holder said at the end of the day's play.
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Earlier, after opting to bat first, South Africa were bowled out for 160 runs in 54 overs. Dane Piedt was the top run-getter for his side as he scored 38 runs in 60 balls.
Shamar Joseph picked up a remarkable five-wicket haul whereas Jayden Seales took three wickets. Holder and Gudakesh Motie found a scalp as well.