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New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada And Spin Have South Africa Eyeing New Zealand Win

Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada and the spin of Keshav Maharaj had South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand at stumps on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand, set an imposing record target of 426, were 94 for four with Devon Conway on 60 and Tom Blundell on one. South Africa declared their second innings at 354 for nine with Verreynne not out 136, his maiden Test century. Verreynne said it was a satisfying innings that went according to plan.

De Kock successor Verreynne makes his mark on Proteas with century

Slotting into the test side after the shock retirement of Quinton de Kock, Kyle Verreynne had big shoes to fill in replacing a team leader, wicketkeeper and heavy hitter in the South African setup.

Kyle Verreynne never felt under pressure for his spot in Proteas team

Johannesburg - While outsiders may have started doubting whether he was the best option in the long-term as the Proteas’ Test wicketkeeper, Kyle Verreynne, said there he had only ever received support from the senior leadership and management in the squad.

South Africa on top in second Test v NZ

Kyle Verreyne stepped boldly into the vacancy left by the sudden retirement of Quintin de Kock with a maiden century which put South Africa in total control of the second cricket Test against New Zealand by the end of the fourth day.

Plays of the day: Kagiso Rabada’s post lunch hit was breathtaking

The Proteas are on the brink of victory thanks Kyle Verreynne’s maiden Test century but it was Kagiso Rabada stole the show after lunch at the Hagley Oval. IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at the highlights of day four.

WATCH | Black Caps opener takes one of Test cricket's greatest catches to dismiss Marco Jansen

Highlights were few and and far between for New Zealand on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa in Christchurch, but Will Young at least gave the hosts something to cheer.

2nd Test: Verreynne, Rabada and spin have South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand

Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada and the spin of Keshav Maharaj had South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand at stumps on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand, set an imposing record target of 426, were 94 for four with Devon Conway on 60 and Tom Blundell on one. South Africa had declared their second innings at 354 for nine with Verreynne not out 136 his maiden Test century.

Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne star to put Proteas on the brink of victory in second Test

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New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada And Spin Have South Africa Eyeing New Zealand Win

De Kock successor Verreynne makes his mark on Proteas with century

Kyle Verreynne never felt under pressure for his spot in Proteas team

South Africa on top in second Test v NZ

Plays of the day: Kagiso Rabada’s post lunch hit was breathtaking

WATCH | Black Caps opener takes one of Test cricket's greatest catches to dismiss Marco Jansen

2nd Test: Verreynne, Rabada and spin have South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand

Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Verreynne star to put Proteas on the brink of victory in second Test