Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand’s hopes of defending their World Test Championship suffered a major setback when South Africa crushed them by 198 runs in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday. It was New Zealand’s third defeat in six Tests over the past three months, and they’re second at home, where they have […]
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Verreynne, Rabada and spin have South Africa eyeing New Zealand win
Christchurch, New Zealand: Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada, and the spin of Keshav Maharaj had South Africa eyeing victory over New Zealand at stumps on day four of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand set an imposing record target of 426, were 94 for four with Devon Conway on 60 and Tom Blundell […]
Big-hitting de Grandhomme rallies New Zealand as South Africa dominate
Christchurch, New Zealand: Colin de Grandhomme and Daryl Mitchell mounted a crucial rescue mission for New Zealand as South Africa continued to dominate the second Test on day two in Christchurch on Saturday. Their 66-run, sixth-wicket partnership, dominated by a half-century to de Grandhomme, lifted New Zealand to 157 for five at stumps in […]
Maiden ton for Erwee as South Africa build against New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand: Sarel Erwee posted his maiden Test century as South Africa reached 163 for one at tea on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday. The 32-year-old Erwee, who made his Test debut last week on the same ground, was on 100 at the end of the […]
Elgar banks on shaken S.Africa bouncing back in must-win second Test
Christchurch, New Zealand: South Africa Captain Dean Elgar admitted on Thursday his side’s confidence had taken a hit after their first Test humiliation against New Zealand but backed his side to improve in the must-win second Test. Elgar’s men are in danger of becoming the first South Africa team to lose a series to New […]
South Africa in trouble as New Zealand’s Henrys dominate 1st Test
Christchurch, New Zealand: Henry Nicholls and Matt Henry spearheaded a commanding display as New Zealand built a 387-run first-innings lead that left South Africa in deep strife on day two of the first Test on Friday. At stumps in Christchurch, South Africa were three for 34, with Temba Bavuma on 22 and Rassie van der […]
New Zealand ahead after Henry’s seven destroys South Africa
Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand dominated South Africa to hold a 21-run lead on day one of the first Test in Christchurch on Thursday after Matt Henry spearheaded the attack with a career-best seven for 23. Henry’s bounce and movement saw South Africa fold for 95 before tea, and at stumps New Zealand had benefited […]
Green wicket holds key to New Zealand-South Africa first Test
Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand and South Africa are focusing on the notoriously green Hagley Oval wicket as they draw up battle plans for the first Test starting in Christchurch on Thursday. New Zealand are desperate for a first series win against South Africa and to prove they can still muster a winning combination despite […]