Kiwis send Proteas to bat in first Test
New Zealand have won the toss and sent touring South Africa in to bat in the first cricket Test between the teams since 2017.
Tom Latham Sport News
New Zealand vs South Africa 2022 1st Test Live Cricket Updates
NZ vs SA, 1st Test Live Updates:New Zealand face South Africa in first of the two-match Test series, starting at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. The Kiwis will be without regular skipper Kane Williamson as vice-captain Tom Latham will lead the team in his absence. The Blackcaps will also miss the services of Ross Taylor after the veteran batter announced his retirement earlier this year. The hosts were held by Bangladesh in their last test assignment as the two-match series ended 1-1. The Proteas, on the other hand, are on cloud nine after beating India 2-1 at home in the three-match Test series earlier this year. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Green wicket holds key to New Zealand-South Africa first Test
New Zealand are desperate for a first series win against South Africa and to prove they can still muster a winning combination despite missing 273 Tests-worth of experience with the absence of Ross Taylor (retired), Kane Williamson (injured) and Trent Boult (paternity leave). South Africa are thirsting to lift both their world ranking (fifth) and to boost their World Test Championship standing, with the chance to move up to second if they sweep the two-Test series.
Proteas comfortable underdogs heading into battle with world champions
The Proteas will into their first Test against New Zealand - the current World Test Championship holders - as comfortable underdogs in Christchurch on Thursday.
Cricket-Proteas' Elgar wary of depleted New Zealand ahead of first test
(Reuters) - Captain Dean Elgar will not be lowering his guard as he takes South Africa into Thursday's first test against New Zealand in Christchurch despite the home side missing captain Kane Williamson as well as Ross Taylor and Trent Boult.
Proteas' Elgar wary of depleted New Zealand ahead of first test
Captain Dean Elgar will not be lowering his guard as he takes South Africa into Thursday's first test against New Zealand in Christchurch despite the home side missing captain Kane Williamson as well as Ross Taylor and Trent Boult.
Rassie, IPL-bound Proteas have not lost sight of NZ tour after auction frenzy
Proteas batter Rassie van der Dussen said their focus is firmly on their international assignments after the frenzy of the weekend's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.
Proteas' near-flawless history in NZ: 'It's a proud record to be part of'
South Africa has yet to lose a Test series to New Zealand, but batter Rassie van der Dussen has recognised the need to write up a new bit of history for themselves against New Zealand's World Test Championship outfit.