Vernon Philander in double strike against solid West Indies
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Vernon Philander struck twice in his second spell after the West Indies made a solid start on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Friday.
Kraigg Brathwaite and Devon Smith saw off South Africa`s new ball attack, putting on 72 for the first wicket before Philander dismissed both openers in successive overs.
The right-handed Brathwaite looked solid and well organised from the start but the left-handed Smith survived a confident appeal for leg before wicket by Philander with his score on five in the second over.
Smith was given not out by umpire Billy Bowden. South Africa sought a review. It showed the ball clipping the outside of leg stump and the decision stayed with the umpire.
Smith went on to make 35 before being caught behind off Philander`s fourth ball of a second spell. He was given not out by umpire Bowden but Philander immediately asked for a review which showed a faint bottom edge as Smith played a cramped pull shot.
The catch was taken by AB de Villiers, who took over the gloves after regular wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock sprained his right ankle during the warm-up before play. Faf du Plessis was also not on the field, suffering from stomach cramps.
Brathwaite fell for 34 in Philander`s next over, edging a low catch to Hashim Amla at first slip.
Philander took two for two in four overs in his second spell.