South Africa thrash NZ to level Test series
South Africa turned the tables on New Zealand with an emphatic 198-run victory in the second Test in Christchurch, crushing the hosts' hopes of a maiden series win over the Proteas.
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Watch: Will Young's "Simply Outrageous Catch" In New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test
New Zealand were beaten comprehensibly by South Africa in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday but that doesn't mean the hosts did not have their share of brilliance in the series-deciding final Test match. On Day 4, Will Young pulled off an "outrageous" catch to dismiss South Africa pacer Marco Jansen. During the 79th over of South Africa's second innings, Jansen had flicked Colin de Grandhomme's delivery towards the deep midwicket region.
World champions New Zealand's slump continues with third defeat in six Tests
World Test champions New Zealand suffered another disconcerting defeat at home, losing to South Africa by a massive 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Rain Gods Were On Our Side, Says Keshav Maharaj After Win
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj said that he is grateful for the opportunity of playing in the Test series against New Zealand. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were the standout performers with the ball in the final innings as South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday. "It's always nice to end up on the winning note. Luckily the rain gods were on our side and managed to get us back on the field. Thanks to the coaching staff, I'm just working on my game and always waiting for the opportunity. I just want to make an impact in the team's win, I just keep bowling and bowling when I'm not playing and try to follow a routine," said Keshav Maharaj after the final day.
'I'd have taken 1-1 at the start,' says satisfied SA skipper Elgar after NZ series draw
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar was audibly relieved as he let out a telling "Very!" after being asked if he was satisfied with the drawn series result following their second Test 198-run win over New Zealand.
Plays of the match: Kagiso Rabada, Sarel Erwee, Kyle Verreynne led the Proteas to victory
Johannesburg - The Proteas sealed a 198-run victory in the second Test against New Zealand to level the two match series and keep their historic record against the Black Caps intact. IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at the highlights of what was a an enthralling Test match in New Zealand.
South Africa deny New Zealand again with series-levelling win
South Africa turned the tables on New Zealand with an emphatic 198-run victory in the second test in Christchurch on Tuesday, crushing the hosts' hopes of a maiden series win over the Proteas.
'We have it naturally as South Africans' - Proteas' resilience hailed after another series comeback
When man of the match Kagiso Rabada was asked about the Proteas' remarkable turnaround in their drawn Test series against New Zealand, one word came to mind: resilience.