Rain to play its part 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.
Tom Sizeland
Proteas battle hard to 224-6
The Proteas will take a 191-run lead to the fifth and final day against the Black Caps, thanks to Dean Elgar’s 89.
Elgar pushes on
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.
Elgar, Duminy dig in
A rain-interrupted session saw Hashim Amla lose his wicket, before the Proteas crept up to a 66-run lead by lunch on day four.
A day of building for the Proteas
The Proteas will aim to bat out day four as they go about setting the Black Caps a challenging target.
Proteas hold all the aces
It might look like honours even on paper, but the Proteas have the advantage going into day four.
Williamson wicket key
With Ross Taylor’s availability in doubt, the direction of this match could hinge on Williamson’s bat on day three.
Bavuma has chance to go big
Temba Bavuma has done all the hard work. Now he has the chance to go big and rediscover his form.
Explore the depth
The three-match Test series should be a chance for the Proteas to have a look at the fringe players in the squad.
1st Test preview: NZ vs SA
Your essential guide to the first Test between the Proteas and the Black Caps on Wednesday.
NZ vs SA: Player ratings
Tom Sizeland rates the Proteas’ performances after their 3-2 series victory against New Zealand.
5th ODI Preview: NZ vs SA
Your essential guide to the fifth ODI between the Proteas and the Black Caps on Saturday.
4th ODI Preview: NZ vs SA
Your essential guide to the fourth ODI between the Proteas and the Black Caps on Wednesday.
AB’s 9 000
AB de Villiers became the fastest man to reach 9 000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in 205 innings.
Proteas destroy Kiwis to go 2-1 up
AB de Villiers became the quickest batsman to 9 000 ODI runs as the Proteas thrashed New Zealand by 159 runs.
