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(Reuters) - Here is what you need to know about the second test between New Zealand and South Africa, which starts on Friday. New Zealand lead the two-test series 1-0.
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Should Aiden Markram be dropped for 2nd Test? Have your say
The Proteas head into the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday desperate to put things right after being thrashed in the series opener, and there is a selection cloud hovering over batsman Aiden Markram.
Woeful batting under spotlight, but 'frustrating' Proteas bowling has Elgar shaking head
While much of the reaction and frustration centred around South Africa's woeful batting in their massive first Test defeat to New Zealand over the weekend, skipper Dean Elgar will also be expecting more from his bowlers when the second Test gets under way on Friday.
The Proteas’ five heaviest defeats ever
Cape Town — The Proteas suffered their second biggest defeat in their history when they were crushed by New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
Off form Aiden Markram likely to be dropped by Proteas for second Test against New Zealand
Johannesburg — The axe is likely to fall on Aiden Markram as the Proteas ponder the outcome of the first Test against New Zealand which finished at lunchtime on the third day in Christchurch.
Time up for struggling Markram? 'Maybe he needs to stop trying so hard'
Aiden Markram's horrible run of form for the Proteas continued in the first Test against New Zealand, and skipper Dean Elgar conceded on Sunday that a conversation with the national selectors could now take place.
New Zealand vs South Africa 1st Test Day 3 Live Cricket Updates
NZ vs SA, 1st Test Day 3, Live Updates: South Africa are 34 for three against New Zealand in their second innings of the ongoing first Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The visitors will resume play on Day three, trailing the hosts by 353 runs. Earlier, Henry Nicholls scored 105 and wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell scored a fine 96 as New Zealand went on to post a first innings total of 482. Initially, South Africa were bowled out for a paltry of 95 as Matt Henry took seven for 23. New Zealand had won the toss and elected to bowl in the first Test of the two-match series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Proteas' shocking stat on longstanding opening partnership headache
To compound the Proteas' already substantial number of woes in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, they've also found no answer to the longstanding problem that is their opening partnership.