HARARE, Aug 13 (AFP): Dane Piedt recorded the best figures by a South African spinner on his debut as the tourists wrapped up a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the one-off Test at Harare Sports Club Tuesday.
Piedt's four for 62 in the second innings helped bowl Zimbabwe out for 181 midway through the final session of day four, before South Africa's top three knocked off the 41 runs required for victory. It also gave Piedt match figures of eight for 162, which eclipsed the seven for 189 taken by leg spinner Ian Smith on his debut against England in 1947.
"He bowled exceptionally well. The wicket did turn and offered a lot of assistance to the spinners, but he bowled brilliantly," South Africa captain Hashim Amla said.
"I never want to put any pressure on a youngster coming into South African cricket because I know how difficult it can be, but he's got a promising future ahead."
Zimbabwe had begun the fourth day on 28 for one, still trailing by 113 runs, and only lost nightwatchman Donald Tiripano in the first session for the addition of 52 runs.
South Africa 397 (Du Plessis 98, De Kock, 81, Nyumbu 5-157) and 44 for 1 beat Zimbabwe 256 (Taylor 93, Steyn 5-46, Piedt 4-90) and 181 (Sibanda 45, Piedt 4-62) by nine wickets
SA overrun Zimbabwe in one-off Test
FE Team | Published: August 14, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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