Sinclair leads as Central Districts make a match of it
The South Africans suffered a mediocre day on the field, picking up only four wickets, experiencing the indignity of Central Districts declaring at 239 for 6, and then struggled to 95 for 3 in their second innings in Napier
Wisden Cricinfo staff
06-Mar-2004
Day 2 of 3 South Africans 286 for 5 dec (McKenzie 100*, Boucher 58) and 95 for 3 lead Central Districts 239 for 6 dec (Sinclair 99, Englefield 77) by 142 runs
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The South Africans suffered a mediocre day on the field, picking up only four wickets, experienced the indignity of Central Districts declaring at 239 for 6, and then struggled to 95 for 3 in their second innings at McLean Park in Napier.
Central Districts lost two quick wickets to Andre Nel on the second morning, but a 151-run stand between Mathew Sinclair and Jarrod Englefield steadied the innings. The stand ended when Sinclair was dismissed for 99, a patient knock laced with 15 fours and two sixes. It was the only success Nicky Boje had on an expensive day. Englefield marched on a while longer, but was finally dismissed on 77 by David Terbrugge. Glen Sulzberger, the captain, chose this moment to close the innings 47 runs behind the South Africans's total.
Herschelle Gibbs (26) and Jacques Rudolph (31) began strongly yet again, but lost their way after putting on a 45-run stand, and when Martin van Jaarsveld failed for the second time, the team was in an uncomfortable position once more. They ended with 95 runs on the board, a lead of 142 runs, and one more day to go.