New Zealand eye big win in first Test against South Africa
Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry spearheaded a commanding display as New Zealand built a 387-run first innings lead that left South Africa in deep strife on day two of the first Test on Friday.
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New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2: Live Cricket Score And Updates
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2, live cricket score and updates:New Zealand will look to tighten their grip over South Africa in the opening Test when they resume batting on the second day of play in Christchurch on Friday. Earlier, New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the Test after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23. Henry's bounce and movement saw South Africa fold for 95 before tea, and at stumps New Zealand had benefitted from the wicket browning off in the late afternoon and were 116 for three. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand news: Matt Henry reflects on incredible return to Test cricket
Matt Henry made his return to the New Zealand Test team with an incredible career-best haul of 7 for 23 against South Africa on Thursday 17 February 2022.
Thierry Henry explains why he's happy Kylian Mbappe copied his goal celebration
Thierry Henry has revealed he was happy to see Kylian Mbappe copy his memorable corner flag goal celebration as it means his children are aware the pair know each other.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Matt Henry savours 'surreal' seven-wicket haul in NZ great Richard Hadlee's presence
New Zealand's Matt Henry made a memorable return to Test cricket in the opening match against South Africa and the 30-year-old said it was "surreal" to match a benchmark set by Richard Hadlee, who cheered him on at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. Henry's seven for 23 blew away South Africa who were bundled out for 95, their lowest against New Zealand, and put the home side in the box seat. It was a stunning display of pace bowling by Henry, playing his first Test in eight months only because Trent Boult is away on paternity leave. Only Ajaz Patel (10-119) and Hadlee (9-52) have returned better Test figures by a New Zealander. Hadlee, who was present at the ground to cheer Henry, had also claimed 7-23 against India in 1976.
S.Africa bundled out for 95 after Henry seven-for
:Matt Henry claimed a career-best 7-23 as New Zealand bundled out South Africa for 95 in two sessions to take charge of the opening test in Christchurch on Thursday.
South Africa lose four early wickets against New Zealand
:Matt Henry took three early wickets as New Zealand made the most of a decision to bowl, putting South Africa to the sword in the opening session of the first test in Christchurch on Thursday.
Kiwis send Proteas to bat in first Test
New Zealand have won the toss and sent touring South Africa in to bat in the first cricket Test between the teams since 2017.