NZ-Proteas second Test in the balance
South Africa have lost two wickets after tea but pushed their lead over New Zealand to 211 runs by the close of day three to leave the second Test delicately poised in Christchurch.
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Proteas comeback still on as series-deciding 2nd Test hangs in the balance
The second Test between South Africa and New Zealand is heading to an exciting conclusion after the visitors ended the third day on 140/5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.
New Zealand grab three quick wickets to pressure South Africa
New Zealand's seamers scythed through South Africa's top order to restrict the Proteas to 42 for three in their second innings and a lead of 113 runs at tea on day three of the second and final test in Christchurch on Sunday.
Rabada strikes leave Proteas in command
The tail wagged, then Kagiso Rabada rolled New Zealand's top order as South Africa asserted themselves on the second day of the second Test Saturday in a form reversal after their crushing first-Test defeat.
SA-born Wagner's war of words backfire as Jansen, Maharaj respond with fierce batting
Marco Jansen again showed he wouldn't back down from Test cricket's tough confrontations despite his youthfulness after taking on Neil Wagner at Hagley Oval.
Plays of the day: Marco Jansen shows Neil Wagner who’s boss
Johannesburg - South Africa finally gained some control in this two-match series on Saturday, thanks to a lively ninth wicket partnership between Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj followed up by a bruising spell from Kagiso Rabada that knocked out New Zealand’s top order.
Jansen rues late Black Caps fightback but improved Proteas keep pole position
Budding Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen said they expected a fightback from New Zealand, one that came in the form of the sixth-wicket stand between Colin de Grandhomme and Daryl Mitchell.
South Africa in control of second test in Christchurch
:All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme struck a belligerent half-century to steady New Zealand in the second test on Saturday after South Africa's seamers torched the home side's top order during a see-sawing day two in Christchurch.