NZ vs SA, 2nd Test Day 3: New Zealand strikes back as South Africa stumbles to 140-5
The HinduSouth Africa lost two wickets after tea but pushed its lead over New Zealand to 211 runs by the close of day three to leave the second Test delicately poised in Christchurch on Sunday. Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Fiery Black Caps paceman Neil Wagner had Rassie van der Dussen caught and bowled for 45, and Temba Bavuma caught in close for 23 at Hagley Oval, but South Africa dug in to be 140 for five at stumps in its second innings. Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne was 22 not out and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder on 10, the pair's steadying 36-run partnership boosting the Proteas' chances of batting New Zealand out of the game. New Zealand thrashed the Proteas by an innings and 276 runs in the first meeting in Christchurch, and need only draw the second and final Test to claim its first ever series win over South Africa.