Proteas in charge after thrilling second day's play against New Zealand
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Matt Henry Sport News
Rabada double-strike puts South Africa in command at tea
Paceman Kagiso Rabada grabbed two early wickets as New Zealand struggled to 30 for two at tea on day two of the second test in reply to South Africa's first innings total of 364 in Christchurch on Saturday.
Cricket-New Zealand hit back early on day two, South Africa 298-7
(Reuters) - New Zealand's seamers rallied to capture four wickets to leave South Africa 298 for seven at lunch on day two of the second test in Christchurch on Saturday.
New Zealand hit back early on day two, South Africa 298-7
New Zealand's seamers rallied to capture four wickets to leave South Africa 298 for seven at lunch on day two of the second test in Christchurch on Saturday.
Plays of the day: Sarel Erwee’s elegant timing sets Proteas in good stead
Johannesburg - Sarel Erwee went in to the second Test saying he wanted wanted to right the wrongs from the first game and boy did he do that.
2nd Test: Sarel Erwee hits maiden ton as South Africa take day one honours against New Zealand
Sarel Erwee, at stumps on day one. Erwee, in his second Test, headlined the scoreboard with 108, with 42 from Aiden Markram and 41 from Dean Elgar. Not out were Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der Dussen on 13.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Saren Erwee Hits Maiden Ton As South Africa Take Day 1 Honours Against New Zealand
A bold call by South Africa to bat first in the second Test against New Zealand paid dividends Friday with the tourists 238 for three, including a maiden century to Sarel Erwee, at stumps on day one. Erwee, in his second Test, headlined the scoreboard with 108, with 42 from Aiden Markram and 41 from Dean Elgar. Not out were Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der Dussen on 13. South Africa were 163 for one at tea before New Zealand claimed two wickets during the final session.
Erwee's maiden ton leads the way as Proteas lay foundation in do-or-die NZ Test
Sarel Erwee's maiden Test ton drove South Africa's much-improved batting display as they finished the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 238/3 on Friday.