
Rain washes out day five
The first Test between New Zealand and the Proteas has ended in a draw, after rain wiped out the final day in Dunedin.
The first Test between New Zealand and the Proteas has ended in a draw, after rain wiped out the final day 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.
Proteas batting coach, Neil McKenzie, believes 260-270 will be a good lead to defend on day five in Dunedin.
There is an 80% forecast for rain on the fifth day, with a draw the most likely result between New Zealand and South Africa.
The Proteas will take a 191-run lead to the fifth and final day against the Black Caps, thanks to Dean Elgar’s 89.
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.
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.
The Proteas will aim to bat out day four as they go about setting the Black Caps a challenging target.
It might look like honours even on paper, but the Proteas have the advantage going into day four.
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.
Charl Langeveldt believes that boxing out Kane Williamson is vital to a successful day three against New Zealand.
Cricket South Africa gave some lucky supporters the chance to have a VIP experience with the Proteas.