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Dane Piedt Grabs Five Wickets As South Africa Take Second Test Lead vs New Zealand

Recalled South African spinner Dane Piedt claimed five New Zealand wickets on Wednesday to give the understrength tourists a 31-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second Test. New Zealand's batting succumbed to a disciplined attack led by Piedt, in his first Test since 2019, to be all out for 211 in response to South Africa's 242 in Hamilton. A Proteas team with just 40 Test caps between them have opened up the prospect of squaring the two-match series after crashing to a 281-run loss in the first Test at Mount Maunganui.

Great Danes skittle New Zealand as South Africa take lead in Hamilton

:South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock first-innings lead of 31 runs on day two of the second test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

MTN Nigeria hosts Super Eagles, pledges support for sports devt

The Super Eagles take a group photo before their AFCON 2023 semi-final game against South Africa. Photo: AFP

Pitso Mosimane ready for next adventure at Saudi Pro League strugglers Abha

From his hotel room in Abha, south-western Saudi Arabia, Pitso Mosimane has been entitled to feel some reflected glory these past few days. In his evenings, with practice and planning for his new job in the Saudi Pro League complete for the day, he’s caught up with the captivating international tournaments that have ushered in the new year.

Could Ishan Kishan Be Axed From BCCI's Central Contracts List? Official Has This To Say

Ishan Kishan has constantly been in the news for the past one month since he took a break midway into India's Tour of South Africa. While the BCCI was supportive of his decision to take a break, what many reports have suggested is that Ishan Kishan's lack of game-time after the Tour ended may have raised a few eyebrows. Despite Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid saying that Ishan Kishan needs to play some form of cricket, to make a national team comeback, Ishan Kishan has been absent from the scene. Despite the ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign, Ishan has not been competing in the premier domestic competition and rather training on his own.

Boult returns for NZ T20 series against Australia

Trent Boult was named in the New Zealand squad for part of the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia on Wednesday, indicating that the veteran fast bowler is still in the frame for the World Cup in June.

"I'm Well And Truly Done": David Warner Confirms T20I vs West Indies His Last At Home

Swashbuckling Australia batter David Warner, who has already drawn curtains on his Test and ODI career, on Tuesday addressed his T20I future and said he is "truly done," saying now it's time for "youngsters" to do the job. After the third and final T20I game of the three-match series between West Indies and Australia, in which the hosts suffered a 37-run defeat, Warner confirmed that the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA will be his last assignment in international cricket.

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 2 Live: All-rounders Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg were leading a South African rearguard on Tuesday as they recovered to 220-6 after New Zealand had dominated the start of the second Test. De Swardt had reached his maiden half-century to be 55 not out at stumps on day one, while von Berg was on 34 on his Test debut, with the pair having combined for 70 off 27 overs in Hamilton. It represented a recovery for the tourists, who won the toss but were 64-3 at lunch and 150-6 early in the final session when key batsman David Bedingham was dismissed in freakish fashion. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Dane Piedt Grabs Five Wickets As South Africa Take Second Test Lead vs New Zealand

Great Danes skittle New Zealand as South Africa take lead in Hamilton

MTN Nigeria hosts Super Eagles, pledges support for sports devt

Pitso Mosimane ready for next adventure at Saudi Pro League strugglers Abha

Could Ishan Kishan Be Axed From BCCI's Central Contracts List? Official Has This To Say

Boult returns for NZ T20 series against Australia

"I'm Well And Truly Done": David Warner Confirms T20I vs West Indies His Last At Home

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates