New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4: Live Cricket Score And Updates

New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4, live cricket score and updates:South Africa will look to post a big second innings total while New Zealand will eye quick wickets when the two sides resume action on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. After being outplayed for two days, New Zealand held a glimmer of hope that they could salvage the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 140 for five at stumps on day three. It gave the Proteas a lead of 211 with five wickets remaining after posting 364 in their first innings and then bowling New Zealand out for 293. South Africa dominated the first two days but Sunday belonged to New Zealand after they were rescued from 91 for five by a 133-run stand between Colin de Grandhomme and Daryl Mitchell on the docile wicket. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Right then, that is all we have from Day 3 of this Test match! The match is evenly poised with South Africa slightly ahead and Day 4 promises to be as thrilling and fascinating as Day 3 if not more. The first ball of Day 4 will be bowled at 3.30 am IST (10 pm GMT, previous day). But as you all know, our buildup will begin in advance so make sure you tune in early. Until then, take care and goodbye!

New Zealand were looking down and out yesterday when five wickets fell in quick succession. However, the partnership that started on Day 2, blossomed further on Day 3 and in the end, they managed to bring down the deficit to 71. Then, they came out with more discipline and fire in the second innings with the ball and have taken five wickets now to keep themselves in the game. If they manage to put in a strong performance in the first session of Day 4, then this game might go right down to the wire.

The South African batters