2nd Test: Jason Holder slams unbeaten 54 versus South Africa
What's the story
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder scored a valiant 54*-run knock versus South Africa in the ongoing 2nd Test at Providence Stadium, Guyana. South Africa were folded for 160 runs in their first innings before the Windies were 97/7 at stumps. On Day 2, WI got to a score of 144/10. Holder remained unbeaten after resuming on 33. Here are the details.
Knock
Holder doesn't get the desired support
Holder walked in when WI were 43/4 after 11.4 overs. WI kept losing wickets (56/6) before Holder found support in the form of Gudakesh Motie and the two added 41 runs for the 7th wicket. On Day 2, WI were reduced to 104/9 before Shamar Joseph (25) added 40 runs alongside Holder. He held one end up but didn't get the support he deserved.
Runs
Holder slams his 14th Test fifty
Holder smashed an unbeaten 54 from 88 balls. He hit six fours and a maximum. His 54* takes him to 3,073 runs at 30.12. He slammed his 14th Test fifty. As per ESPNcricinfo, in eight matches versus SA, Holder owns 299 runs at 27.18. He hammered his second fifty. Meanwhile, in 35 home matches, Holder owns 1,853 runs at 39.42 (50s: 9, 100s: 2).
Information
Holder has been in decent touch of late
Holder has been in decent touch of late. In the first match versus SA, Holder managed 36 and 31* respectively. Before that, he got scores worth 0, 20, 27, 37, 59 and 12 in the three-match series against England.