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Dane Piedt claims three wickets for South Africa before tea

Dane Piedt takes three wickets before tea on his Test debut for South Africa.

Dane Piedt claimed three wickets during the afternoon session to reduce Zimbabwe to 165-5 at tea on the first day of their Test against South Africa.

Having resumed on 64-2 after lunch, captain Brendan Taylor picked up a half-century, reaching 60 not out by the end of the session.

Hamilton Masakadza fell just short of the fifty, while Regis Chakabva went for a duck shortly before the interval as Piedt took his first Test match wickets on his debut.

Earlier, Dale Steyn claimed two wickets in the morning session after the hosts had won the toss and elected to bat.

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South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn celebrates with teammates after he dismissed Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on Ju
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