South Africans 335 for 7 (Elgar 109, Verreynne 76*, Kuhnemann 4-78) vs Cricket Australia XI
Left-hander Elgar is South Africa’s finest and most skilled batter and he bolstered these credentials at Allan Border Field.
Verreynne, batting at No. 6, made an unbeaten counterattacking 76 off 86 balls together with his vicious pulls and lower photographs a spotlight.
Middle-order batter Temba Bavuma will not bat within the first innings because of an elbow criticism however Elgar stated he hoped he would within the second innings.
“It was nice to get a good knock,” Elgar stated of his personal innings. “Personally I have been in good form back home as well and I’d like to think I think I am match fit and match ready which is a nice thing coming into a really important series. It was nice to see some other batters put their hands up as well.”
Sarel Erwee (25), Rassie van der Dussen (27) and Khaya Zonda (18) all made begins but it surely was Verreynne who confirmed the aggression and confidence that will likely be very important towards Australia’s tempo assault.
Elgar was sturdy on the leg aspect and performed one superb swivel pull shot for 4 off Jordan Buckingham to stamp his class. His driving on the off aspect was additionally of the best high quality.
He went to tea unbeaten on 99 and introduced up his century with the primary ball after the break earlier than being bowled by Chris Tremain.
Verreynne and Keshav Maharaj (34) then added 89 at higher than a run-a-ball for the sixth wicket.