Rickelton Hits 259

Pakistan limps to 64-3 after Rickelton’s double century leads South Africa to 615
South Africa has racked up 615 runs thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s career-best 259 then reduced Pakistan to 64-3 by stumps on day two of the second test at Newlands.
Rickelton and Rabada put South Africa in charge against Pakistan
Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to an effective 64 for four at the close on day two of the second and final test at Newlands on Saturday.
South Africa's Rickelton hits 259 against Pakistan
Ryan Rickelton moves joint-seventh in South Africa's all-time top scorers in a single Test innings after scoring 259 in the second Test against Pakistan.
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Verreynne was involved in an unbroken 106-run stand with the opener as South Africa went into Lunch on Day 2 at 429/5
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Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma centuries drive South Africa’s day
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Ryan Rickelton's record knock puts South Africa in command against Pakistan
Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 31 and was set to resume with Mohammad Rizwan, who was on nine, as Pakistan attempted to recover from their precarious position.
Babar, Masood fight for Pakistan after South Africa enforce follow-on
Pakistan 194 (Babar 58, Rabada 3-55, Maharaj 2-14) and 80 for 0 (f/o) (Masood 37*, Babar 34*) trail South Africa 615 by 341 runs Pakistan were unscathed in their follow-on innings at Newlands, after being dismissed for 194 in the first outing halfway through the afternoon session.
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