Proteas endure a nightmare of day in Christchurch against New Zealand
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New Zealand all out for 482 in reply to S Africa's 95
WELLINGTON : New Zealand were all out for 482 in their first innings, a lead of 387, on day two of the opening test against South Africa in Christchurch on Friday.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2: Live Cricket Score And Updates
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2, live cricket score and updates:New Zealand will look to tighten their grip over South Africa in the opening Test when they resume batting on the second day of play in Christchurch on Friday. Earlier, New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the Test 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. (LIVE SCORECARD)
'Pretty surreal,' says NZ quickie Henry after destroying Proteas
New Zealand quickie Matt Henry was over the moon after his bowling heroics humiliated South Africa in Christchurch on Thursday.
Matt Henry feeling 'pretty surreal' after emulating New Zealand great Richard Hadlee
New Zealand celebrated another record Test match bowling figures as pacer Matt Henry made a memorable return to red-ball cricket with a seven-wicket haul.
New Zealand news: Matt Henry reflects on incredible return to Test cricket
Matt Henry made his return to the New Zealand Test team with an incredible career-best haul of 7 for 23 against South Africa on Thursday 17 February 2022.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Matt Henry savours 'surreal' seven-wicket haul in NZ great Richard Hadlee's presence
New Zealand's Matt Henry made a memorable return to Test cricket in the opening match against South Africa and the 30-year-old said it was "surreal" to match a benchmark set by Richard Hadlee, who cheered him on at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. Henry's seven for 23 blew away South Africa who were bundled out for 95, their lowest against New Zealand, and put the home side in the box seat. It was a stunning display of pace bowling by Henry, playing his first Test in eight months only because Trent Boult is away on paternity leave. Only Ajaz Patel (10-119) and Hadlee (9-52) have returned better Test figures by a New Zealander. Hadlee, who was present at the ground to cheer Henry, had also claimed 7-23 against India in 1976.
Quarantine not to blame for slow starts to Test series, says Proteas' Duanne Olivier
Cape Town - The Proteas' notorious slow starts to Test series could prove to be their Achilles Heel in New Zealand after another chastening opening day in Christchurch on Thursday.