In the second game of the quadrangular series, South Africa A were reduced to 167 for 7 in the 31st over, chasing 322. All Khaya Zondo had to his luxury was the tail to work with. But with calculated assault, he managed to take the chase to the penultimate over.
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We don't play as much A cricket as they (India) do around the world. When you do come together, we have a lot less time to get things right, a lot less opportunities - Zondo. © Getty
Such was his optimism that even with 37 runs needed off the last two overs, and only the last batsman left, he believed he could chase it down. With a short boundary to target and the bowlers failing to hit the desired length, Zondo had a full-fledged plan to go about his task. "I know they were nervous," he said. However, one error in judgement left the last man exposed and the chase ended.
South Africa did not win the match but for Zondo, it was a timely century. Given the
