New Zealand bowler makes history with incredible all-round double vs South Africa
New Zealand bowler Matt Henry created history with a remarkable all-round performance in the first Test against South Africa.
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NZ vs SA: South Africa In Massive Trouble As New Zealand Dominate 1st Test
Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry spearheaded a commanding display as New Zealand built a 387-run first-innings lead that left South Africa in deep strife on day two of the first Test on Friday. At stumps in Christchurch, South Africa were three for 34, with Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der Dussen on nine, and needing another 353 to make New Zealand bat again. The record first-innings deficit overhauled for victory is 291 by Australia against Sri Lanka in 1992. New Zealand were all out in their first innings late on day two for 482 in reply to South Africa's 95.
Plays of the day: Lack of control with the ball costs Proteas
The Proteas were on the receiving end of a New Zealand masterclass once again on day two of the first Test at the Hagley Oval on Friday. Stuart Hess looks at the highlights of the day.
1st Test: South Africa in disarray, New Zealand on course for big win
Henry Nicholls struck 105 and Tom Blundell made 96 as the world Test champions amassed 482 all out to effectively bat South Africa out of the contest. On the back foot since being bundled out for 95 in the first innings, South Africa's top order collapsed for a second time at Christchurch's Hagley Oval to finish the day 353 behind.
S Africa in disarray, NZ on course for big win
WELLINGTON : New Zealand closed in on a massive victory inside three days in the opening test against South Africa on Friday after taking a 387-run lead and then reducing the tourists to 34-3 on day two of the contest.
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)