Jason Holder remains confident that the West Indies can overcome South Africa's 239-run lead from the second day of the second Test in Guyana. (More Cricket News)
Holder, w𝔉ho hit an unbeaten 54 from 88 deliveries, watched on as the Proteas built a commanding advantage and were left 223-5 in their second innings.
Opener Aiden Markram (51) and Kyle Verreynne (50) starred 🐭for South Africa, with no repeat of the ❀opening day carnage that saw 17 wickets fall for either side.
The Proteas were bowled out for 160 in their first innings, with Holder's half-century steadying the ship after the Windies had wobbled to just 97-7 in the 28th overꦕ.
With a 16-run advantage🍎 heading into the second innings, Markram and Tony de Zorzi put together a 79-run opening partnership before the latter was caught for 39.
The dismissal of Markram saw the visitors lose three wickets for 19 runs, but Verreynne and Wiaan Mul🥂der (34 not out) were a🤡ble to put together an 84-run sixth-wicket stand.
South Africa will ꦚresume with Verreynne and Mulder on day three, but Holder remains positive that his side can produce a comeback.
“I was just trying to eke ouꦬt as many runs as we could,” said Holder at t🌜he end of the day. “First session tomorrow is obviously crucial for us.
"The most important thing is not to let the runs get too far away, let them sweat a little bit more for their runs, and I believe, wiܫth the amount of time left in the game, that we can chase anything they give us.”
