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New Zealand go into the second Test against South Africa on Friday on the cusp of clinching the series and reclaiming the mantle of number one in the world. A draw in Christchurch would give New Zealand a historic first series win against South Africa in 17 attempts, while victory would not only complete a 2-0 series sweep but it would see them dislodge Australia at the top of the world rankings.
WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand put themselves in prime position for a first test series win against South Africa after steamrolling the Proteas in seven sessions to win the opening match by an innings and 276 runs on Saturday.
WELLINGTON :New Zealand put themselves in prime position for a first test series win against South Africa after steamrolling the Proteas in seven sessions to win the opening match by an innings and 276 runs on Saturday.
Johannesburg - Dean Elgar bemoaned a lack of intensity from his players following South Africa’s embarrassing first Test defeat to New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Saturday.
New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch. It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory coming in 2004. "It's a great day," an elated captain Tom Latham said. South Africa, who were 387 behind on the first innings, resumed the day at 34 for three and showed little appetite to eat into the deficit, losing their final seven wickets before lunch to be all out for 111.
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)
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. At stumps in Christchurch, South Africa were three for 34, with Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der Dussen on nine, and needing another 353 to make New Zealand bat again. The record first-innings deficit overhauled for victory is 291 by Australia against Sri Lanka in 1992. New Zealand were all out in their first innings late on day two for 482 in reply to South Africa's 95.
Henry Nicholls struck 105 and Tom Blundell made 96 as the world Test champions amassed 482 all out to effectively bat South Africa out of the contest. On the back foot since being bundled out for 95 in the first innings, South Africa's top order collapsed for a second time at Christchurch's Hagley Oval to finish the day 353 behind.