Francois du Plessis falls short of century before lunch

South Africa move ahead of Zimbabwe

South Africa have reached 278-5 at lunch on day three against Zimbabwe.

The visitors go into lunch 22 runs ahead of their opponents after 113 overs.

The South Africans started off the day on 202-4, losing their only wicket just before lunch.

Francois du Plessis missed out on his century by two runs when he was caught by Regis Chakabva off a Sean Williams delivery.

Quinton de Kock remains not out and is 25 runs off his own century after a solid batting performance.

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