SA attack taking shape
Keshav Maharaj’s arrival and Morné Morkel’s return bode well for a Proteas side with grand ambitions.
NZ Tour Diaries
The Proteas had a South African experience in New Zealand when they visited a restaurant in Wellington hosted by the high commissioner from South Africa.
Maharaj brought consistency – Faf
Keshav Maharaj’s regularity of wickets was vital in the Proteas’ eight-wicket victory in Wellington on Saturday.
Maharaj’s magical six-for
Keshav Maharaj bamboozled New Zealand by taking best figures of 6-40 as the hosts were bundled out for 171 on Saturday.
Proteas storm to victory
The Proteas have gone 1-0 up against New Zealand, after Keshav Maharaj’s 6-40 in Wellington on Saturday helped them to an eight-wicket victory.
Black Caps on the ropes
Keshav Maharaj’s double strike in the second session has left New Zealand on 139-5 on day three in Wellington.
Proteas to press home advantage
New Zealand have it all to do as they will go into bat trailing by at least 81 runs on day three in Wellington.
‘Lead of 80 handy’ – De Kock
Quinton de Kock feels that their current lead of 81 runs will suffice and that anything more will be a bonus for the Proteas on day three in Wellington.
Bavuma to the rescue
Temba Bavuma continues to score runs when his side needs it most.
Bavuma, De Kock put SA in front
Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock fought back to ensure that South Africa ended day two in Wellington with a commanding 81-run lead.
De Kock leads counterattack
The Proteas trail by 50 runs at tea on day two, thanks to the positive batting of Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma.
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.
Can Duminy fill all-rounder role?
JP Duminy’s 4-47 against New Zealand on Thursday has opened up the idea of him embracing an all-round role for the Proteas.
Patience key to big SA lead
Henry Nicholls and BJ Watling’s assured batting performances on an improving pitch should encourage the Proteas ahead of day two in Wellington.
Duminy topples New Zealand
JP Duminy’s wicket of Henry Nicholls (118) sparked innings-best figures of 4-47 on day one of the second Test against New Zealand on Thursday.
