Friday, 15 December 2017

inaugural four-day test between South Africa and Zimbabwe

inaugural four-day test between South Africa and Zimbabwe

A minimum of 98 overs will be played on each day

  inaugural four-day test between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be played in Port Elizabeth.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has granted official status to the new format

CC playing conditions stipulate that play will be extended for an extra 30 minutes to accommodate the additional eight overs


minimum of 90 overs are required to be bowled per day during a five-day test match.

A first-innings lead of 150 will be enough to enforce the follow-on This is 50 runs less than the runs needed in the five-day format.