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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Khaya Zondo and Rassie van der Dussen shared a partnership of 143 as South Africa reached 282-6 at stumps on the opening day of their tour match against England Lions.<\/p>\n

The match, a warm-up game ahead of next week’s first Test of a three-match series at Lord’s, had seen pacemen Craig Overton (4-48) and Ollie Robinsopn (2-56) star for England’s second string as the Proteas declined to 129-5 at Canterbury on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The pair, however, regained the initiative on the first day of four with an impressive sixth-wicket stand as the sun shone at the headquarters of southeast county Kent.<\/p>\n

Van der Dussen, whose 149-ball 75 included 10 fours, was bowled by Sussex’s Robinson, looking to prove his fitness to the England hierarchy.<\/p>\n

Zondo was unbeaten 86 not out at the close and eyeing a century following 14 fours and a six.<\/p>\n

For the 32-year-old Dolphins stalwart, this innings potentially represents his newfound maturity as he seeks to make a fist of things at the highest level.<\/p>\n

“I’m just watching every ball and hoping to get better all the time while mixing with some of the best players in the world,” Zondo said afterwards.<\/p>\n

“I definitely believe I’ve become a more mature cricketer. I’ve accepted my limitations, but also accepted the areas where I’m really good at too.<\/p>\n

“I’ve just kept on working, no matter the circumstances. I’m going to make sure that I make as many runs as possible any time I get an opportunity to bat. I want to be there for the boys. You want to impress.”<\/p>\n

South Africa, without injured fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, enjoyed an opening stand of 85 before captain Dean Elgar was caught behind by Sam Billings off Overton for 39.<\/p>\n

Fellow opener Sarel Erwee was caught by Liam Duckett off Robinson for 42, while Keegan Petersen, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton – caught by Will Jacks off Overton for a duck – all fell cheaply.<\/p>\n

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