Black Caps eye first-ever Test series win over SA, reclaiming world No 1 spot
New Zealand go into the second Test against South Africa on Friday on the cusp of clinching the series and reclaiming the mantle of number one in the world.
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Bavuma only happy if his contributions aid Proteas
Proteas middle-order batter and vice-skipper Temba Bavuma may have provided a smidgen of resistance in the embarrassment that was the first Test against New Zealand, but said what he does personally doesn't matter if the team isn't doing well.
Bavuma confident for 2nd Test fightback: 'As a team, we've overcome a lot'
Proteas vice-captain Temba Bavuma said they've got plenty of mental resilience to fall back on to bounce back for the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday.
WATCH: Proteas have the character to bounce back in second Test, says Temba Bavuma
Cape Town - The Proteas have had many ’honest conversations’ over recent months. The last one was when their "Fortress Centurion" was vanquished by India with the visitors defeating the Proteas by 113 runs in the first Test last December.
Proteas batting crumbles, dropped catches complete woeful day in 1st NZ Test
They lost the toss and were asked to bat first on a wicket that always had something in it for the seamers, but few would have expected the calamity that followed for the Proteas in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday.
New Zealand vs South Africa 2022 1st Test Live Cricket Updates
NZ vs SA, 1st Test Live Updates:New Zealand face South Africa in first of the two-match Test series, starting at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. The Kiwis will be without regular skipper Kane Williamson as vice-captain Tom Latham will lead the team in his absence. The Blackcaps will also miss the services of Ross Taylor after the veteran batter announced his retirement earlier this year. The hosts were held by Bangladesh in their last test assignment as the two-match series ended 1-1. The Proteas, on the other hand, are on cloud nine after beating India 2-1 at home in the three-match Test series earlier this year. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Rassie admits big tons will be necessary to upstage buoyant Kiwis in home fortress
Proteas middle-order batter Rassie van der Dussen acknowledged that they need to convert their 50s into 100s if they want to beat World Test champions New Zealand at home in the upcoming Test series.
South Africa's Keegan Petersen Tests Covid Positive, To Miss New Zealand Series
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday confirmed that Keegan Petersen will miss the tour of New Zealand after testing positive for COVID-19. "The number three batter is well and asymptomatic. Cricket South Africa's (CSA) medical team will keep in close contact with him to ensure his physical and mental well-being," CSA said in an official statement. Six-Gun Grill Western Province batsman, Zubayr Hamza, will replace him for the tour.