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NZ vs SA 1st Test: New Zealand ahead after Matt Henry's seven-wicket haul destroys South Africa

Christchurch on Thursday after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23. Henry's bounce and movement saw South Africa fold for 95 before tea, and at stumps New Zealand had benefitted from the wicket browning off in the late afternoon and were 116 for three. Henry Nicholls was not out on 37 with nightwatchman Neil Wagner, dropped in the final over, on two. Crucial to New Zealand's performance was Tom Latham winning the toss -- for the first time in the nine Tests he has been captain -- and putting South Africa in to bat.

New Zealand In Command After Matt Henry's Seven Destroys South Africa

New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23. Henry's bounce and movement saw South Africa fold for 95 before tea, and at stumps New Zealand had benefitted from the wicket browning off in the late afternoon and were 116 for three.

Watch: Matt Henry Picks Up 7 Wickets As New Zealand Steamroll South Africa In 1st Innings Of 1st Test

Matt Henry celebrated a career-best seven wicket haul as New Zealand rolled South Africa for 95 in their first innings inside two sessions on the opening day of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday. Tea was taken early when tail-ender Duanne Oliver was out for one to end the innings with Henry taking seven for 23 as New Zealand cashed in on winning the toss and asking South Africa to bat in bowler-friendly conditions.

S.Africa bundled out for 95 after Henry seven-for

:Matt Henry claimed a career-best 7-23 as New Zealand bundled out South Africa for 95 in two sessions to take charge of the opening test in Christchurch on Thursday.

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NZ vs SA 1st Test: New Zealand ahead after Matt Henry's seven-wicket haul destroys South Africa

New Zealand In Command After Matt Henry's Seven Destroys South Africa

Watch: Matt Henry Picks Up 7 Wickets As New Zealand Steamroll South Africa In 1st Innings Of 1st Test

S.Africa bundled out for 95 after Henry seven-for

Kiwis send Proteas to bat in first Test

South Africa's Keegan Petersen Tests Covid Positive, To Miss New Zealand Series

Massive blow for Proteas as Covid-19 rules Keegan Petersen out of NZ tour

Simon Harmer: South Africa recall Essex spin bowler after six years