Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne star to put Proteas on the brink of victory in second Test
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Stunning Verreynne century puts Proteas within touching distance of epic NZ win
Kyle Verreynne's maiden Test ton was at the heart of South Africa's impressive day four showing as they held New Zealand down to 94/4 in the second Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4: Live Cricket Score And Updates
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4, live cricket score and updates:South Africa will look to post a big second innings total while New Zealand will eye quick wickets when the two sides resume action on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. After being outplayed for two days, New Zealand held a glimmer of hope that they could salvage the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 140 for five at stumps on day three. It gave the Proteas a lead of 211 with five wickets remaining after posting 364 in their first innings and then bowling New Zealand out for 293. South Africa dominated the first two days but Sunday belonged to New Zealand after they were rescued from 91 for five by a 133-run stand between Colin de Grandhomme and Daryl Mitchell on the docile wicket. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Rassie defends late use of Maharaj: 'De Grandhomme put us under pressure'
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen defended Dean Elgar's belated use of Keshav Maharaj in New Zealand's first innings at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch
Proteas look at 270-300 as good targets, eye Maharaj's crucial role
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen said a target of between 270-300 in the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch would be sufficient to get spinner Keshav Maharaj into the game.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Report: New Zealand Strike Back As South Africa Stumble To 140/5
After being outplayed for two days, New Zealand held hope they could salvage the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 140 for five at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Sunday. It gave the Proteas an overall lead of 211 with five wickets remaining after posting 364 in their first innings and then bowling New Zealand out for 293. But there has been a momentum shift in the Test after South Africa dominated the first two days.
Rassie van der Dussen says Proteas aiming to set 300 for NZ to chase
Johannesburg - The Proteas remain hopeful that the Hagley Oval pitch will deteriorate, despite weather forecasts for the next few days in the climax of the second Test, not favouring such a development.
Proteas' Christchurch resurgence: 'Hopefully it speaks to our character'
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen hopes their continued fightback in the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch speaks to their ability to bounce back from dire situations.