Keshav Maharaj’s disciplined spin bowling proved pivotal as South Africa tightened their grip on the first Test against the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval. Maharaj's persistent line and length earned him three crucial wickets, leaving the hosts at 145/4 at the close of a rain-affected third day on Friday, in response to South Africa's first innings total of 357.
Maharaj's impressive figures of 3-45 from 28 probing overs underscored his growing significance to a South African team historically known for its fast bowlers.
