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.
Henry Nicholls pushed on to 74 as New Zealand recovered to 160-5 by tea against the Proteas in Wellington.
Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada took three wickets between them to leave New Zealand struggling on 73-4 going into lunch.
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.
Martin Guptill opens up about the difficulties of being an opening batsman and the challenges he has faced in his career.
Faf du Plessis has singled out Kane Williamson’s wicket as the key to victory for the Proteas in the second Test in Wellington.
The first Test between New Zealand and the Proteas has ended in a draw, after rain wiped out the final day in Dunedin.
With an 80% chance of rain in Dunedin on day five, Faf du Plessis’ game management will need to be spot on in order to win the first Test.
There is an 80% forecast for rain on the fifth day, with a draw the most likely result between New Zealand and South Africa.
The Proteas will take a 191-run lead to the fifth and final day against the Black Caps, thanks to Dean Elgar’s 89.
A battling 73 by Dean Elgar has lifted the Proteas to 157-3 against the Black Caps by tea, with a lead of 124 runs.
The Proteas will aim to bat out day four as they go about setting the Black Caps a challenging target.
It might look like honours even on paper, but the Proteas have the advantage going into day four.
The Proteas survived a dramatic final session at the University of Otago Oval to finish day three with a five-run lead.
New Zealand enjoy a 33-run lead in Dunedin after finishing their first innings on 341.
Kane Williamson scored 111 not out to lift New Zealand to 247-5 at lunch on day three in Dunedin.