South Africa edge towards Test win vs NZ

Paceman Lutho Sipamla denied Devon Conway his fourth Test century and broke a stubborn New Zealand partnership as South Africa moved within five wickets of a series-levelling victory on day five of the second Test in Christchurch.

New Zealand were 5-180, 246 runs short of their victory target at Hagley Oval, with their hopes pinned on a big partnership between wicketkeeper Tom Blundell (44 not out) and Colin de Grandhomme (10 not out).

Sipamla trapped Conway lbw for 92 and New Zealand lost a DRS referral when the batsman tried to overturn the decision.

Conway had survived an lbw decision the previous over against spinner Keshav Maharaj, with South Africa losing a review.

New Zealand, who lead the series 1-0, resumed in the morning on shaky ground at 4-94, chasing a would-be world record victory target of 426 runs.

The Black Caps must save the match or see their hopes of a maiden series win over the South Africans crushed again.