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**Zimbabwe’s Masakadza Shines with Career-Best Figures Against South Africa**
**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe –** Wellington Masakadza delivered a stellar bowling performance for Zimbabwe on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa at the Queens Sports Club, claiming four crucial wickets and setting a new career-best innings record in Test cricket.
The Proteas, batting in their second innings, were eventually dismissed for 369, setting Zimbabwe a daunting target of 537 runs for victory.
Masakadza was instrumental in slowing down the South African progress, first removing a well-set David Bedingham (35) and then Kyle Verreynne (36). Later, when South Africa were struggling at 259/7, Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch forged a resilient 92-run partnership. Masakadza returned to break the stand, dismissing Bosch and subsequently Maharaj to complete his four-wicket haul. He conceded 98 runs in 22 overs.
These figures mark Masakadza’s first four-wicket haul in Test cricket. The spinner has now taken 18 wickets in six Test matches, averaging 33.66 with an economy rate of 3.07.
Beyond his Test achievements, the Bulawayo Test also saw Masakadza reach a significant milestone in his First-Class career, completing 200 wickets. While the task ahead for Zimbabwe is monumental, Masakadza’s performance provides a bright spark for the team.
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