Erwee grabs half-century for solid Proteas
Opener Sarel Erwee struck his maiden half-century as South Africa enjoyed a bright start in the second Test against New Zealand, reaching 0-80 at lunch on day one in Christchurch.
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Erwee grabs half-century as South Africa openers defy New Zealand
Rookie opener Sarel Erwee struck his maiden half-century as South Africa enjoyed a bright start in the second test against New Zealand, reaching 80 for no loss at lunch on day one in Christchurch on Friday.
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.
New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa
New Zealand will look to complete a maiden test series win over South Africa and savour rare air at the top of the world rankings with victory over the ailing tourists in the second and final match starting on Friday in Christchurch.
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(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.
NZ paceman Boult ruled out of second Test
New Zealand have ruled out pace spearhead Trent Boult and retained the same 15-man squad for the second Test against South Africa after thrashing the Proteas by an innings and 276 runs in the series-opener at the weekend.
New Zealand paceman Trent Boult ruled out of second South Africa Test
Trent Boult and retained the same 15-man squad for the second Test against South Africa after thrashing the Proteas by an innings and 276 runs in the series-opener over the weekend. The Tom Latham-captained Black Caps are in prime position to claim a first Test series win against South Africa, leaving selectors in no mood to shake things up.