Erwee grabs half-century for solid Proteas
Opener Sarel Erwee struck his maiden half-century as South Africa enjoyed a bright start in the second Test against New Zealand, reaching 0-80 at lunch on day one in Christchurch.
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Erwee grabs half-century as South Africa openers defy New Zealand
Rookie opener Sarel Erwee struck his maiden half-century as South Africa enjoyed a bright start in the second test against New Zealand, reaching 80 for no loss at lunch on day one in Christchurch on Friday.
Cricket-South Africa win toss, bat first in second New Zealand test
(Reuters) -South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday as the tourists shook up their starting 11 to try to save the series.
Elgar confident novice Dewald Brevis can adapt to Pro cricket
Proteas Test captain Dean Elgar said he's looking forward to seeing Titans batting tyro Dewald Brevis making the step up to professional cricket.
Proteas captain Dean Elgar says Aiden Markram needs to perform after ’tough conversations’
Johannesburg - There will be changes to the South African team for the second Test against New Zealand that begins at midnight on Thursday, with the batting unit a central focus for the national selectors.
Struggling Markram set for Proteas axe: 'We can't carry spots in the batting'
Without letting off too much, but also being telling, Proteas captain Dean Elgar said fellow top-order batter Aiden Markram has been put on notice because of what's become his terminal lack of form.
Proteas skipper Elgar hints at 2nd Test changes as series salvage mission looms
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar hinted at changes that may need to be made for Friday's second Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Factbox-Cricket-New Zealand v South Africa - second test
(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.