Bavuma to the rescue

Temba Bavuma continues to score runs when his side needs it most.

De Kock breaks Patel shackles

Quinton de Kock smashed 91 off 118 balls on day two to steady the ship after a top-order collapse at the Basin Reserve on Friday. 

Bavuma, De Kock put SA in front

Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock fought back to ensure that South Africa ended day two in Wellington with a commanding 81-run lead.

De Kock leads counterattack

The Proteas trail by 50 runs at tea on day two, thanks to the positive batting of Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma.

Kiwis on top after SA lose four

South Africa trail by 164 runs with four first-innings wickets in hand at lunch on day two in Wellington.

SA batsmen must cash in

The Proteas trail by 244 runs and have eight first-innings wickets in hand at the start of day two in Wellington.

Steyn on his way back?

Dale Steyn could be close to a return after tweeting about his shoulder injury on Thursday. 

Stakes high in Jukskei derby

The Lions are in knock-out cricket territory as they prepare to take on the Titans at the Wanderers on Friday. 

Can Duminy fill all-rounder role?

JP Duminy’s 4-47 against New Zealand on Thursday has opened up the idea of him embracing an all-round role for the Proteas.

Patience key to big SA lead

Henry Nicholls and BJ Watling’s assured batting performances on an improving pitch should encourage the Proteas ahead of day two in Wellington.

Duminy topples New Zealand

JP Duminy’s wicket of Henry Nicholls (118) sparked innings-best figures of 4-47 on day one of the second Test against New Zealand on Thursday. 

Duminy takes four, but SA lose openers

JP Duminy’s 4-47 restricted New Zealand to 268, before the Proteas struggled to 24-2 on day one in Wellington.

Maharaj strikes as Kiwis recover

Henry Nicholls pushed on to 74 as New Zealand recovered to 160-5 by tea against the Proteas in Wellington.

Morkel, Rabada tear into top order

Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada took three wickets between them to leave New Zealand struggling on 73-4 going into lunch.

Proteas bowl first in Wellington

The Proteas have won the toss and have opted to field first in the second Test, as they look to go 1-0 up against New Zealand.