Proteas on top in war of attrition
There is an 80% forecast for rain on the fifth day, with a draw the most likely result between New Zealand and South Africa.
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.
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.
Temba Bavuma has done all the hard work. Now he has the chance to go big and rediscover his form.
A gutsy century by Dean Elgar boosted South Africa to 229-4 on day one of the first Test in Dunedin.
Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis fought back to steer South Africa to 153-4 at tea on day one in Dunedin.