Kiwis in race against time
New Zealand have to show more urgency on day four if they’re to avoid drawing the third Test and losing the series.
Seamers stopped NZ getting away
South Africa still have a bit of work to do before they can crack open the beers to celebrate a Test series victory in New Zealand. The Proteas are 1-0 up in the three-match series and with two days to go in Hamilton, a draw seems the most obvious result. The bookies agree, with 4-10 being offered for that eventuality,… Read more →
Williamson puts Kiwis in lead
Kane Williamson’s 148 took New Zealand to 321-4 by stumps on day three, but three late wickets have brought the Proteas back.
Morkel’s magic milestone
Morné Morkel gave South Africans something to shout about when he claimed his 250th Test wicket at Seddon Park.
Williamson, Raval steer NZ past 200
Kane Williamson became the fastest New Zealander to 5 000 Test runs, as his solid partnership with Jeet Raval got the Black Caps to 209-1 by tea.
Morkel takes 250th wicket after delayed start
Both openers scored half-centuries, as New Zealand worked their way to 132-1 by lunch on day three at Seddon Park.
Early wickets vital for Proteas
The Proteas need to get the openers out in the morning session to put pressure on the rest of New Zealand’s top order.
De Kock piles pressure on Kiwis
New Zealand were 67-0 and trailed by 247 runs at stumps on day two in Hamilton.
Rain grants SA reprieve
The Proteas were 258-8 at tea on day two of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
De Kock leads SA resistance
Quinton de Kock hit an unbeaten 66 to steer South Africa to 243-7 at lunch on day two in Hamilton.
Faf holds key on Day 2
The Proteas can strengthen their position in the match and series with a determined batting performance on day two in Hamilton.
Let off for Du Plessis
The edge behind that went unnoticed could be the luck the Proteas need to push forward on day two.
Where have SA’s openers gone?
The Proteas selectors have created a problem for themselves by replacing Stephen Cook with Theunis de Bruyn at the top.
Rain keeps Proteas at 123-4
The Proteas will resume day two on 123-4, after Hashim Amla’s 50 highlighted a rain-affected day one at Seddon Park.
Amla fifty lifts Proteas
Hashim Amla’s fifty dug the Proteas out of trouble to 123-4 by tea on a rain-affected day one in Hamilton.
