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Johannesburg - Kagiso Rabada delivered an all-round performance in the second Test against New Zealand that underscored his status as one of the best players in the world at the moment.
Johannesburg - South Africa wrapped up a superb series tying victory over New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Tuesday, that the Proteas captain, Dean Elgar described as being a big achievement.
New Zealand, set a record 426 target to win, were all out in their second innings for 227 eight balls after tea on the final day. It completed a remarkable turnaround for South Africa who read the conditions far better than New Zealand after being thrashed by an innings and 276 runs in the first Test on the same ground. Captain Dean Elgar demanded his side "front up" after that humiliation and they obliged.
South Africa outwitted and outplayed New Zealand in a crushing 198-run second Test victory in Christchurch on Tuesday to draw the two-match series 1-1. New Zealand, set a record 426 target to win, were all out in their second innings for 227 eight balls after tea on the final day.
It was a slow-burn instead of a quick last-rites administration, but South Africa took a share of the series when they beat New Zealand by 198 runs on the fifth evening of the second Test at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday.
It has taken Kyle Verreynne a little while to get going in Proteas Test colours, but those who have been following his career at domestic level will not be surprised that he has now arrived on the international stage.
NZ vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates: Chasing a target of 426, New Zealand find themselves in a spot of bother against South Africa in the second Test at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The Kiwis are 94/4, still needing 332 runs to win on Day 5. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Mahara took two wickets each ahead of the close of the day's play. Devon Conway is batting on 60 and has given the hosts a glimmer of hope. Having already lost the first Test, South Africa, on the other hand, will look to skittle out the hosts and level the two-match series at 1-1. Earlier, South Africa eventually declared their innings at 354/9 after Kyle Verreynne 136-run knock. Earlier, Sarel Erwee scored a fine 108 as South Africa went on to post a total of 364. In reply, New Zealand were bowled out of a total of 293, as the visitors took a 71-run lead in the first innings. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Proteas star Kyle Verreynne says while he understands the comparisons being made to retired Test wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, he is not concerned with filling anyone's shoes.