Black Caps eye first-ever Test series win over SA, reclaiming world No 1 spot
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.
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2nd Test: New Zealand eye historic series win against South Africa
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.
Cricket-Ruthless New Zealand romp home in seven sessions against S Africa
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.
Ruthless New Zealand romp home in seven sessions against S Africa
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.
’Our intensity was lacking’ - Frustrated Dean Elgar is searching for answers after Proteas terrible display
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.
NZ vs SA: New Zealand Thrash South Africa By An Innings And 276 Runs 1st Test
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.
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)