Proteas clinch series
The Proteas have wrapped up the series in clinical fashion by beating New Zealand by 204 runs in the second Test in Centurion.
The Proteas have wrapped up the series in clinical fashion by beating New Zealand by 204 runs in the second Test in Centurion.
A resilient stand between Henry Nicholls and BJ Watling delayed the Proteas’ victory parade in the second session on day four.
The Proteas have bowled out New Zealand for 214 to boast a lead of 267 runs, but have declined to follow on.
The Proteas took three more wickets in the morning session on day three to leave New Zealand reeling on 118-6.
Faf du Plessis scored his first Test century since December 2014 to put New Zealand on the ropes going into day three.
Faf du Plessis soaked up the pressure and edged towards three figures as the Proteas went into tea on 437-6.
Temba Bavuma fell on the stroke of lunch on day two as the Proteas battled their way to 358-5.
Quinton de Kock not only accepted the challenge but he asked for it, and took full advantage with a fluent 82.
Proteas seamer Vernon Philander is hopeful of building on his start in Durban despite Centurion hosting its first Test in August.
Quinton de Kock is close to his best in all formats of the game after his slump in form last year.
The conditions favoured the Proteas more in the first Test at Kingsmead, and they would have gone on to win it.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis expresses his disappointment over the forced draw in the first Test against New Zealand.
Unprepared, empty, rainy … why bother with Kingsmead?
The first Test between the Proteas and New Zealand at Kingsmead has been called off after the outfield failed to improve on day five.
Play has been called off without a ball bowled for the second consecutive day in the first Test against New Zealand at Kingsmead.