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)

Well, I think it is now time to don your white jerseys as Test cricket returns to Hagley Oval, Christchurch with New Zealand locking horns against South Africa in a 2-match Test series. Proteas have been the one who have dominated this fixture over the years, but they haven’t met as frequently as one would expect. Still, the hosts are under a lot of pressure as they have never won a Test series against South Africa. The inaugural World Test champions would be eager to make a statement after claiming the throne. Currently, South Africa are placed fifth on the points table while the Kiwis sit on the second spot. South Africa enjoyed a really good series at home against India and came out victorious in the Test as well as the ODI series. They have a good depth in the squad and would want the players to carry on their good form into this series away from home. Coming to hosts team, this will be the first time in 14 years that New Zealand would be without Ross Taylor (due to his retirement) and Kane Williamson (out due to injury) in the Test squad. It will be interesting to see how the