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Ruthless New Zealand romp home in seven sessions against S Africa

WELLINGTON :New Zealand put themselves in prime position for a first test series win against South Africa after steamrolling the Proteas in seven sessions to win the opening match by an innings and 276 runs on Saturday.

NZ vs SA: New Zealand Thrash South Africa By An Innings And 276 Runs 1st Test

New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch. It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory coming in 2004. "It's a great day," an elated captain Tom Latham said. South Africa, who were 387 behind on the first innings, resumed the day at 34 for three and showed little appetite to eat into the deficit, losing their final seven wickets before lunch to be all out for 111.

New Zealand end 16-match winless drought, thrashing South Africa in first Test

New Zealand has completed a one-sided demolition of South Africa, winning the first Test by an innings and 276 runs before lunch on day three day to end a winless run that lasted almost 20 years.

Cricket-New Zealand end long drought, thrash South Africa in first test

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand captain Tom Latham hailed a "perfect performance" after his team completed a one-sided demolition of a pitiful South Africa, winning the first test by an innings and 276 runs before lunch on day three day on Saturday.