NZ-Proteas second Test in the balance
South Africa have lost two wickets after tea but pushed their lead over New Zealand to 211 runs by the close of day three to leave the second Test delicately poised in Christchurch.
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Proteas comeback still on as series-deciding 2nd Test hangs in the balance
The second Test between South Africa and New Zealand is heading to an exciting conclusion after the visitors ended the third day on 140/5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.
New Zealand grab three quick wickets to pressure South Africa
New Zealand's seamers scythed through South Africa's top order to restrict the Proteas to 42 for three in their second innings and a lead of 113 runs at tea on day three of the second and final test in Christchurch on Sunday.
De Grandhomme scores ton as New Zealand 253-7 at lunch
All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme held on for a defiant century to push New Zealand to 253 for seven at lunch on day three of the second test against South Africa on Sunday.
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.
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.
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 ton gives South Africa flying start in second test
:Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.