Rickelton double-century propel South Africa to 429/5 by second afternoon

Ryan Rickelton became the first South African batter in eight years to score a Test double century, as South Africa tightened their grip on the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town. In a session that saw Kyle Verreynne score a half-century - the pair added another three-figure partnership as well – and during first session of day second South Africa reached 429 for 5 wickets. 

Mohammad Abbas and Salman Agha bagged two wickets each and 1 wicket by Khurram Shahzad. David Bedingham could score 5 runs and Mohammad Abbas got his wicket. 

Pakistan began the session with some promise, taking the new ball immediately and striking within four overs, when Mohammad Abbas tempted David Bedingham into a push outside off stump and induced an outside edge. It gave Pakistan a lift, but Rickelton merely carried on with the discipline that saw him go in overnight unbeaten on 176. He cautious against the length deliveries, and dismissive of everything else.