By Patrick Compton in Uxbridge Hashim Amla struck his second consecutive big century of the tour when he anchored South Africa to a healthy 339-4 on the first day of their tour match against Middlesex at Uxbridge on Friday. He was kept excellent company by vice-captain Ashwell Prince, who struck his first tour hundred to go with his free-flowing unbeaten 63 against Somerset at Taunton. "The ball went around a little early on," said a satisfied Prince, "but in the afternoon it was a very nice surface to bat on." The left-hander struck 12 fours and a six in his innings, and he has batted with...
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