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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.

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

There is an 80% forecast for rain on the fifth day, with a draw the most likely result between New Zealand and South Africa.

AB de Villiers’ performance in the Proteas’ 3-2 win over New Zealand has pushed him to the summit of the ODI rankings.

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.

South Africa will be looking for an early breakthrough on day three of the first Test in Dunedin.

Proteas bowling coach, Charl Langeveldt, says that the Proteas have to contain Kane Williamson on day three.

Dane van Niekerk says the Proteas women are excited to get their World Cup on the way, starting with their opener against Pakistan on 25 June.

Kane Williamson and Jeet Raval struck half-centuries to boost New Zealand to 177-3 at stumps on day two in Dunedin.

Kane Williamson and Jeet Raval steered New Zealand to 59-1 at tea on day two in Dunedin.

New Zealand claimed four wickets to reduce the Proteas to 301-8 at lunch on day two in Dunedin.

Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma can bat South Africa into a game-winning position on day two of the first Test in Dunedin.

Dean Elgar says that his day one performance, which saw him score 128 in 262 balls, was one of the toughest of his career.