McKenzie stars in tour opener
05/12/2001

Perth, Australia - Neil McKenzie scored 76 runs and Lance Klusener added 65 as South Africa hit up 256-9 in its allotted 50 overs during its Australian cricket tour opener at Lilac Hill on Wednesday.

Against the Australian Cricket Board XI, South Africa started its preparations for a three-Test series against Australia when opener Herschelle Gibbs scored 39 before being caught off the bowling of Jo Angel.

McKenzie hit 12 fours and a six while Klusener took 75 balls with seven fours and a six.

Australian Test player Andy Bichel took 3-28 in eight overs while Angel was 2-56.

South Africa plays Western Australia state in a four-day match beginning Friday at the WACA before the first Test against Australia next Friday in Adelaide. -Sapa/AP News24