South Africa eye series-levelling win after Verreynne century
Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne posted an unbeaten century as South Africa set New Zealand a world record chase of 426 runs for victory in the second and final test in Christchurch on Monday.
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Verreynne half-century pushes South Africa lead past 300
Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne posted his maiden half-century to push South Africa to a lead of 303 runs by lunch on day four of the second test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Monday.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3 Report: New Zealand Strike Back As South Africa Stumble To 140/5
After being outplayed for two days, New Zealand held hope they could salvage the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 140 for five at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Sunday. It gave the Proteas an overall lead of 211 with five wickets remaining after posting 364 in their first innings and then bowling New Zealand out for 293. But there has been a momentum shift in the Test after South Africa dominated the first two days.
2nd Test: New Zealand strike back as South Africa stumble to 140-5 on Day 3
New Zealand held hope they could salvage the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 140 for five at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Sunday. It gave the Proteas an overall lead of 211 with five wickets remaining after posting 364 in their first innings and then bowling New Zealand out for 293. But there has been a momentum shift in the Test after South Africa dominated the first two days. Day three went New Zealand's way after they were rescued from 91 for five by a 133-run stand between Colin de Grandhomme and Daryl Mitchell on a docile wicket. When South Africa started their second innings 71 runs ahead, New Zealand needed quick wickets and Tim Southee and Matt Henry obliged to have the tourists 38-3.
Cricket-New Zealand hit back early on day two, South Africa 298-7
(Reuters) - New Zealand's seamers rallied to capture four wickets to leave South Africa 298 for seven at lunch on day two of the second test in Christchurch on Saturday.
New Zealand hit back early on day two, South Africa 298-7
New Zealand's seamers rallied to capture four wickets to leave South Africa 298 for seven at lunch on day two of the second test in Christchurch on Saturday.
Cricket-South Africa win toss, bat first in second New Zealand test
(Reuters) -South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday as the tourists shook up their starting 11 to try to save the series.
Factbox-Cricket-New Zealand v South Africa - second test
(Reuters) - Here is what you need to know about the second test between New Zealand and South Africa, which starts on Friday. New Zealand lead the two-test series 1-0.