World champions New Zealand's slump continues with third defeat in six Tests
World Test champions New Zealand suffered another disconcerting defeat at home, losing to South Africa by a massive 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday.
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2nd Test: Dean Elgar glad that brave toss decision paid off
South Africa captain Dean Elgar felt vindicated after his "bold" decision to bat first paved the way for a dominant second Test win over New Zealand that levelled the series on Tuesday. The Proteas' batsmen had been routed for 95 and 111 in the series-opener at Christchurch on the way to their second-worst Test defeat after being sent in to bat first by New Zealand's stand-in skipper Tom Latham.
Cricket-South Africa skipper Elgar glad that brave toss decision paid off
(Reuters) - South Africa captain Dean Elgar felt vindicated after his "bold" decision to bat first paved the way for a dominant second test win over New Zealand that levelled the series on Tuesday.
South Africa skipper Elgar glad that brave toss decision paid off
South Africa captain Dean Elgar felt vindicated after his "bold" decision to bat first paved the way for a dominant second test win over New Zealand that levelled the series on Tuesday.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test: New Zealand's Test Crown Teetering After South Africa Defeat
New Zealand's hopes of defending their World Test Championship suffered a major setback when South Africa crushed them by 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday. It was New Zealand's third defeat in six Tests over the past three months, and their second at home, where they have enjoyed being almost unassailable in recent years. A defeat in India in December was followed by a shock first defeat to Bangladesh at Mount Maunganui in January before being outclassed by South Africa at Hagley Oval.
ICC Test champions NZ a lowly 6th in standings, victorious Proteas 4th
New Zealand's hopes of defending their World Test Championship suffered a major setback when South Africa crushed them by 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Not The Outcome We Were Looking For: Tom Latham On Loss Against South Africa
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expressed disappointment after his side got thrashed by South Africa in the second and final Test here at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were the standout performers with the ball in the final innings as South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test. With this win, South Africa levelled the two-match series at 1-1.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4 Report: Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada And Spin Have South Africa Eyeing New Zealand Win
Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada and the spin of Keshav Maharaj had South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand at stumps on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand, set an imposing record target of 426, were 94 for four with Devon Conway on 60 and Tom Blundell on one. South Africa declared their second innings at 354 for nine with Verreynne not out 136, his maiden Test century. Verreynne said it was a satisfying innings that went according to plan.