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New Zealand vs South Africa Live Cricket Score, 3rd Test, South Africa in New Zealand, 3 Test Series, 2017, March 25, 2017

SA 314/10 (89.2) , 80/5 (39)
New Zealand drew with South Africa
NZ 489/10 (162.1)
Match over
Commentary :
0.0 : Hello and welcome to our coverage of the final Test of the series in Hamilton. The Proteas will want to seal the series with win while the home side will want to draw level. It won't be easy for the hosts with a spate of injuries to their key players leaving them short of firepower, particularly in the bowling. South Africa have no real worries at the moment and should be unchanged. There was rain in the morning which delayed the toss but the weather has improved with the flip of the coin not fa
TOSS - SOUTH AFRICA WIN THE TOSS AND OPT TO BAT.
SOUTH AFRICAN SKIPPER, FAF DU PLESSIS says that they will bat. Adds that it is a tricky decision with some green in the surface but feels that it should be okay and turn later on. Feels that the pitch may dry up as the game progresses unless it rains. Maintains that they cannot predict the weather. Opines that South Africa have a good balanced attack with the spinners being the surprise package. Reveals that there is a single change - DE BRUYN comes in for Cook.
NEW ZEALAND SKIPPER, KANE WILLIAMSON is disappointed to lose another toss but is happy with the overhead conditions and is hoping to scalp some early wickets. Adds it will be a good wicket throughout. Further says Southee, Boult and Taylor are big players but at the same time opines that the guys sitting out are also raring to go. Ends by saying they are looking what is in front of them and are trying to be positive.
It's time to get underway. The players and umpires have made their way out to the middle. DEAN ELGAR and THEUNIS DE BRUYN will open the batting for SA. New Zealand begin with MATT HENRY. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...
0.1 : M Henry to Elgar, Good length on fourth stump line, probing start from Henry as Elgar lets it pass.
0.2 : M Henry to Elgar, Length ball around off, squares up Elgar a touch as he looks to block. The ball rolls off the outer half towards point.
0.3 : M Henry to Elgar, Good carry for Henry! Short of a good length outside off, a bit of movement into Elgar but the line is too wide to tempt him.
0.4 : M Henry to Elgar, Too straight in line from Henry and Elgar tucks it behind square on the leg side for a brace. SA are away.
Around the wicket.
0.5 : M Henry to Elgar, Good length angled into Elgar who works it on the leg side for a quick single.
0.6 : M Henry to Bruyn, Length ball outside off, no shot offered to that one.
COLIN DE GRANDHOMME to share the new ball. Three slips and a gully in place. He'll bowl from around the wicket.
1.1 : de Grandhomme to Elgar, Fuller ball outside off, Elgar gets forward and pats it towards cover.
1.2 : de Grandhomme to Elgar, Good length angled in from outside off, Elgar watchfully leaves it alone.
1.3 : de Grandhomme to Elgar, Drifting on middle and leg, easy for Elgar to work with the angle through square leg for a couple.
1.4 : de Grandhomme to Elgar, BEAUTY! That's more like it from Grandhomme! Good length angled in from outside off, scrambled seam and the ball keeps coming with the angle. Elgar pushes at it and is beaten, almost squared up.
1.5 : de Grandhomme to Elgar, Good length wider outside off, no shot offered to that one.
1.6 : de Grandhomme to Elgar, Fuller ball outside off, slightly wider in line and another comfortable leave for the southpaw.
2.1 : M Henry to Bruyn, Length ball around off, solidly blocked from the crease by the debutant.
2.2 : M Henry to de Bruyn, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Henry sends the new boy packing. Back of a length outside off, a bit of extra bounce and subtle away movement as de Bruyn pushes hard at it. Gets an edge that flies to Latham who takes it at second slip just in front of Raval stationed at first slip. Early jolt for the Proteas.
HASHIM AMLA is the new man in, replacing De Bruyn.
2.3 : M Henry to Amla, Full and outside off, leans into it and blocks solidly.
2.4 : M Henry to Amla, Length ball outside off, no stroke offered to that one.
2.5 : M Henry to Amla, Fuller ball outside off, Amla lifts his bat to make the leave.
2.6 : M Henry to Amla, Another full ball outside off, Amla watches it closely and lets it pass.
3.1 : de Grandhomme to Elgar, OUT! GONE! Absolute misjudgment from Elgar and this is a dream start for NZ after losing the toss. Back of a length from outside off, angling in, Elgar shoulders arms and the ball nips back in off the seam to clip the off pole. Excellent delivery and the Kiwis are absolute elated.
0.0 : JP DUMINY is the new man in, replacing Elgar!
3.2 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Fuller ball outside off, no shot offered to that one.
3.3 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Full and outside off, presses forward to that one and blocks it solidly.
3.4 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Length ball outside off, JPD solidly blocks from the crease.
3.5 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Keeps the ball outside off, left alone to the keeper.
3.6 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, On middle and off, Duminy gets across and works it through backward square leg for a brace.
4.1 : M Henry to Amla, Good length outside off, Amla is cautious as he lets it pass to the keeper.
4.2 : M Henry to Amla, Henry tries the short ball this time and Amla is equal to the task by evading it.
4.3 : M Henry to Amla, Back of a length outside off, leaves it alone.
4.4 : M Henry to Amla, JUST SHORT! Good length around off, nips in sharply as Amla looks to block. Gets a faint inside edge on to the back thigh but the ball doesn't carry to the man at gully.
4.5 : M Henry to Amla, Good length angled in around off, blocked solidly from the crease.
4.6 : M Henry to Amla, Fuller outside off, Amla pats it towards cover for a single.
5.1 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Fuller around off, leans across and drives it towards mid on.
5.2 : de Grandhomme to Amla, More movement! De Grandhomme gets this to nip in sharply from outside off, Amla gets an inside edge on to the pad and the ball rolls towards cover.
5.3 : de Grandhomme to Amla, FOUR! EASY PICKINGS! De Grandhomme tries the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss on the pads, Amla clips it away in front of square on the leg side to find the fence.
5.4 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length just outside off, defended solidly off the front foot.
5.5 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Full and outside off, Amla presses forward and defends firmly.
5.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, De Grandhomme goes wider of the crease and angles in a full ball around off, Amla drives it past the bowler towards mid off.
6.1 : M Henry to Duminy, Fuller around leg stump, Duminy misses the flick and the ball goes down to fine leg. The batsmen get a leg bye.
6.2 : M Henry to Amla, FOUR! CLASS SHOT! Too full and outside off, Amla unleashes a lethal cover drive with excellent timing as the ball races away to the fence. Nobody budged.
6.3 : M Henry to Amla, Good length on leg stump, Henry is losing his radar now and Amla tucks it behind square on the leg side for a brace.
6.4 : M Henry to Amla, FOUR! Shot! Amla is looking in great touch! Another full ball outside off, Amla creams the drive through the covers to pick up his second boundary. Another glorious stroke!
6.5 : M Henry to Amla, Full and in the fourth stump line, Amla shoulders arms to that one.
6.6 : M Henry to Amla, Back of a length around off, stays on the back foot and blocks it solidly.
7.1 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Fuller ball outside off, leans forward and drives it towards cover-point.
7.2 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Full and outside off, leans forward and pats it towards cover-point.
7.3 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Fuller ball outside off, leans forward and drives it towards point.
7.4 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Good length just outside off, left alone to the keeper.
7.5 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Back of a length outside off, Duminy gets back and taps it to point for a sharp single.
7.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length outside off, leaves it alone to the keeper.
8.1 : M Henry to Duminy, Good length around middle, JP gets across and blocks it to mid-wicket.
8.2 : M Henry to Duminy, Length ball wider outside off, left alone to the keeper.
8.3 : M Henry to Duminy, Short of a length around middle, Duminy hangs back and fends it to the off side.
8.4 : M Henry to JP Duminy, FOUR! SHOT! Fuller ball outside off, Duminy leans into it and thumps the drive through the covers. Hit it on the up and timed it very sweetly.
8.5 : M Henry to Duminy, Good length on the fourth stump line, left alone to the keeper.
8.6 : M Henry to Duminy, Well played in the end. Good length around middle, a bit of extra bounce and JP does well to tap it to the off side.
9.1 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Fuller ball outside off, swinging away a touch, Amla doesn't chase it.
9.2 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length outside off, Amla shuffles across a bit and leaves it alone.
9.3 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length angled in on off stump, leans across and blocks it firmly on to the track.
9.4 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Back of a length outside off, stays back and defends it well.
9.5 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length slanting in from outside off, Amla gets behind the line well and blocks.
9.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Fuller this time and outside off, Amla doesn't offer a stroke to that one. Some away movement there but it hardly bounces as it goes to Watling.
NEIL WAGNER is introduced into the attack.
10.1 : Wagner to Duminy, HOW CLOSE WAS THAT? Looked quite close. Full and angled in from around off, JP is rapped on the pads but the lbw appeal is not given. NZ do not review it. Hold on, replays show that IT WOULD HAVE HIT LEG STUMP! Will this prove to be a costly miss for NZ?
10.2 : N Wagner to Duminy, Full and outside off, presses forward and blocks it solidly.
10.3 : N Wagner to Duminy, And again! Duminy is pinged on the pad again as he looks to play across the line. Another lbw appeal is denied but this seemed to be going over the stumps.
10.4 : N Wagner to Duminy, Full and outside off, reaches out to that one and blocks it solidly.
10.5 : N Wagner to Duminy, Length ball outside off, no stroke offered to that one.
10.6 : N Wagner to Duminy, Speared way outside off, Duminy leaves it alone.
11.1 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Back of a length around off, Amla hangs back to that one and defends it to cover.
11.2 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Fuller and around off, Amla looks to drive but gets it off the inner half towards mid on.
11.3 : de Grandhomme to H Amla, Fuller around off, leans across and drives it towards mid on.
11.4 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Length ball outside off, Amla lets it pass to the keeper.
11.5 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length just outside off, another good leave from Amla.
11.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, FOUR! Another delicious shot! Fuller and around middle, Amla leans across and crunches it past the bowler down the ground. Beats mid on easily to the ropes.
12.1 : N Wagner to JP Duminy, FOUR! NICELY DONE! Fuller outside off, Duminy leans into it and unfurls a silky drive through the covers. He is another guy whose cover drive are a delight to watch.
12.2 : N Wagner to Duminy, Length ball angling in on middle, JP blocks it from the crease.
12.3 : N Wagner to Duminy, Dug in short around off, JP tries to play a half-hearted pull but misses.
12.4 : N Wagner to Duminy, Good length outside off, nips in a touch as JP makes a leave.
12.5 : N Wagner to Duminy, Fuller around middle, gets across and works it through mid-wicket for a single.
12.6 : N Wagner to Amla, Fuller ball on the pads, Amla tucks it on the leg side for a couple.
13.1 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Fuller around off, JP drills the drive down the track as de Grandhomme makes a good stop in his followthrough.
13.2 : de Grandhomme to JP Duminy, FOUR! Easy runs! Dug in short around leg stump, this length at such pace won't trouble Duminy as he goes back and across to help it down to fine leg for a boundary.
13.3 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Uppish but safe! Fuller around leg stump, JP looks to flick but closes the bat face too early. The leading edge bobbles up for a while but falls safe at silly mid on as de Grandhomme tries in vain to take the catch moving to his left.
13.4 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Back of a length around off, blocked off the back foot.
13.5 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, In the air again but once again Duminy is safe. Back of a length around leg stump, Duminy goes across to flick but gets an inside edge on to the pad. The ball doesn't carry to square leg. Single taken.
13.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Length ball outside off, solidly blocked by Amla.
14.1 : N Wagner to Duminy, Slips this down the leg side, JP misses the flick.
14.2 : N Wagner to Duminy, Good length outside off, no stroke offered to that one.
14.3 : N Wagner to Duminy, Good length angled in from around off, blocked solidly from the crease.
14.4 : N Wagner to Duminy, On middle, Duminy goes across and clips it down to fine leg for a single.
14.5 : N Wagner to Amla, Good length around off, Amla sits on the back foot and blocks firmly.
14.6 : N Wagner to Amla, Back of a length outside off, defends it solidly off the back foot.
15.1 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Good length around off, cramps Duminy for room and he chops it to point with an angled bat.
15.2 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Fuller outside off, gets the stride forward and checks the drive towards extra cover.
15.3 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Fuller around off, JP pushes at it but gets an edge that goes on the bounce to gully.
15.4 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Pitched up on the stumps, JP blocks it solidly off the front foot.
15.5 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Pitched up outside off, Duminy bunts it to mid off where the fielder makes a good stop.
15.6 : de Grandhomme to Duminy, Good length angled away around off, JP solidly blocks it from the crease towards point.
Drinks break. SA have done well to regroup after the early loss of their openers. Amla looking ominous. Speaking of ominous, it does look ominous overhead.
16.1 : N Wagner to Amla, Angles across a length ball outside off, Amla shoulders his arms to that one.
16.2 : N Wagner to H Amla, Good length ball, just outside off, Amla gets back and punches it straight to the man at cover-point.
16.3 : N Wagner to Amla, Fuller in length and curling back in as Amla prods forward in defense.
16.4 : N Wagner to Amla, Length ball, angling in on the pads, Hashim tucks it down to fine leg for an easy single.
16.5 : N Wagner to Duminy, Fuller and just close to the off pole, Duminy trusts the bounce and then lifts his bat to let it be.
16.6 : N Wagner to Duminy, Fuller length ball on middle and leg, JPD drives it back to Wagner.
MATT HENRY is called back into the attack!
17.1 : M Henry to Amla, Fuller length delivery outside off, pretty harmless that and Amla has no harm in letting it go through.
17.2 : M Henry to Amla, Good stop! Overpitched delivery outside off, Amla with no foot movement tries to drive it on the up. It goes uppishly towards Broom who dives full length to his right and half stops it. Could have been a certain boundary there but this time he will get just a single.
17.3 : M Henry to Duminy, Fuller in length and around off, driven straight to short extra cover.
New Zealand have opted for an LBW appeal against Duminy. Is it pitching outside leg?
17.4 : M Henry to Duminy, NOT OUT! It's pitched outside leg! Henry hurls in a length delivery around leg and it pings Duminy on the front pad as he tries to flick it. Loud appeal from the Kiwis but umpire Rod Tucker stays unmoved. Henry then convinces Williamson to go for the review and replays show it is pitched outside leg and no need to go ahead. New Zealand waste a review and would be ruing the fact that they didn't opt for one when Wagner trapped JPD off his very first ball.
17.5 : M Henry to Duminy, Fuller on off, Duminy drives it with soft hands towards covers.
17.6 : M Henry to Duminy, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
18.1 : N Wagner to Amla, Keeps it in that probing zone around off, Amla defends it down.
18.2 : N Wagner to Amla, Short and outside off, Amla cuts it nicely but it goes straight to the man at gully.
18.3 : N Wagner to Amla, Good length ball on middle, Amla covers the line and defends it back down the wicket.
18.4 : N Wagner to Amla, FOUR! Lovely punch down the ground! Very full and outside off, Amla just leans into it and drills it down the ground past mid off for a boundary. Good looking shot, that.
18.5 : N Wagner to Amla, Fuller outside off, HA pats it towards the cover region.
18.6 : N Wagner to Amla, Beaten! On a length and this one comes back in sharply, Amla looks to defend it off the front foot but the ball just whizzes past the outside edge to the keeper.
19.1 : M Henry to Duminy, Good length delivery around middle and leg, defended gently by JP Duminy.
19.2 : M Henry to Duminy, Strays on the hips, Duminy just clips it behind square on the leg side for a single.
19.3 : M Henry to Amla, Comes half forward and keeps it out on the off side.
19.4 : M Henry to Amla, In the channel outside off, Hashim is happy to leave it for BJ Watling.
19.5 : M Henry to Amla, Fuller length delivery, angling in, Amla comes forward to defend but gets it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a single.
19.6 : M Henry to Duminy, Length ball on middle, Duminy does well to get back and tuck it towards the leg side.
20.1 : N Wagner to Amla, On a length and slanting across the right-hander, but Amla's judgement has been good today. He leaves it alone.
20.2 : N Wagner to Amla, FOUR! What a shot! That's Amla at his very best! Sees the width given by Wagner and Hashim cashes in. He just nails the back foot punch through covers. Pierces the gap to perfection and fetches himself another boundary.
50-run stand between Amla and Duminy.
20.3 : N Wagner to Amla, Fuller length ball, angling in, it's whipped straight to short mid-wicket.
20.4 : N Wagner to Amla, Hits the deck hard from around the wicket, Amla is happy to let it sail over him to the keeper.
20.5 : N Wagner to Amla, Back of a length delivery on middle and off, Amla rises on the toes to keep it out.
20.6 : N Wagner to Amla, Once again Wagner goes short but Amla is patient enough to duck under it.
21.1 : M Henry to Duminy, Good length ball around off, Duminy gets across and defends it towards the leg side.
21.2 : M Henry to Duminy, Shortish length outside off, JP meets it with a straight bat.
21.3 : M Henry to Duminy, Fuller length delivery on middle, JP bunts it straight to the man at mid on.
21.4 : M Henry to Duminy, Back of a length delivery outside off, dabbed towards backward point for nothing.
21.5 : M Henry to Duminy, Keeps it full outside off, Duminy leans into it and drives it towards covers.
21.6 : M Henry to Duminy, Fuller length ball outside off, Duminy looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards short mid-wicket.
Time for spin now as JEETAN PATEL is brought into the attack...
It's gone very dark out there and the groundsmen are getting ready near the sidelines as a precaution.
22.1 : J Patel to Amla, FOUR! Beats the fielder! A loose start from Patel. He serves a loopy delivery around middle and leg, Amla just whips it through mid-wicket. The fielder there puts in a dive but the ball goes through him. Such strong wrists of Amla!
22.2 : J Patel to Amla, Tossed up around middle, flicked towards short mid-wicket.
22.3 : J Patel to Amla, Amla gets across and defends it towards short mid-wicket.
22.4 : J Patel to Amla, Floats it up around middle, punched off the back foot towards short mid-wicket again.
22.5 : J Patel to Amla, Full around off, defended towards the slip fielder this time.
22.6 : J Patel to Amla, Lunges forward, gets across and keeps it out on the leg side.
23.1 : M Henry to JP Duminy, Back of a length ball on leg, Duminy plays a one-legged pull to deep backward square leg for a single.
23.2 : M Henry to H Amla, Wide! Bangs in a short ball, angling in, Amla ducks under it. It's too high and the umpire calls it a wide.
M Henry to Amla, Around the hips, it's glanced down to long leg for a single by Hashim.
23.3 : M Henry to Duminy, Good length delivery on off, Duminy pushes it away on the off side.
23.4 : M Henry to Duminy, OUT! Top edge and gone! That's a good take in the deep as well! Henry bangs in a short ball on middle and off, it keeps climbing off the deck and Duminy goes after it. He swivels a touch early and ends up getting a top edge towards fine leg where Jeetan Patel moves a couple of steps to his left and takes it pretty casually. Jean-Paul Duminy has thrown it away after getting a start.
FAF DU PLESSIS is the new man in.
23.5 : M Henry to Plessis, Full outside off, Faf shoulders his arms to that one.
23.6 : M Henry to Plessis, Once again in that probing zone outside off, du Plessis offers no stroke.
COLIN DE GRANDHOMME is back.
24.1 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Faf du Plessis would have gone for all money here! There was never a run there! Kane Williamson has his hands on his head. Fuller length ball outside off, Amla slices it towards backward point and calls for a single. Faf du Plessis accepts it and starts running at the danger end as he opposite number is quick to gather the ball and fires it at the striker's end but misses. He had only one stump to aim and the Kiwi skipper misses. The Protea skipper is lucky here and
24.2 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Fullish length delivery, driven towards cover.
24.3 : de Grandhomme to du Plessis, Once again gets a full ball and Faf drives it towards Santner who fumbles and that allows them to take a single.
24.4 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length ball on middle, defended back to the bowler.
24.5 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length delivery outside off, it's left alone without much fuss.
24.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
25.1 : M Henry to Plessis, Angles in a length ball on middle, du Plessis defends it by covering the line.
25.2 : M Henry to Plessis, In the air... just short! The Protea skipper is living dangerously here! Fuller length ball around off, Faf looks to drive but it might have hit the splice of the bat and goes aerially towards mid off where Santer dives forward but the ball falls short of him. Oohhsss and Aahhhs around the ground.
25.3 : M Henry to Plessis, Hops back and defends it towards the on side.
25.4 : M Henry to Plessis, Back of a length ball on middle, defended down by Faf.
25.5 : M Henry to Plessis, Shortish and angling in, pulled to deep square leg for a single.
25.6 : M Henry to Amla, Fuller in length and moving away a bit as Amla defends it by lunging forward.
26.1 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Touch short and around off, punched towards mid on.
26.2 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Stays put and offers a solid defense.
26.3 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Edged but doesn't carry! Fuller in length and around off, Faf plays it with soft hands but gets an outside edge which falls well short of the man at second slip.
26.4 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, FOUR! Cracking shot! Back of a length outside off, width on offer and the Protea skipper is on to it in a flash. Gets back and packs a punch through covers. Santer gives it a chase but comes second best to the ball. That should get the skipper going.
It has started to drizzle and the umpires have decided to take an EARLY LUNCH here on day one. Smart decision! The groundsmen are coming on with the covers. Let's hope it is a passing shower.
New Zealand's session after losing the toss. Henry and de Grandhomme removed the openers cheaply to give the hosts a dream start with the new ball. Amla and Duminy did repair the damage a touch before the latter fell to a short ball one more time in his career. Amla has looked fluent and has timed the ball really well but almost ran out his skipper who was then on nought. NZ also missed a review of Duminy but that didn't hurt them too much. The surface had aided the seamers a bit although nothin
.....DAY 1, SESSION 2.....
The rain had stopped and the covers were taken off just a while back. However, the umpires will be having a look at the outfield which seems a bit damp. It is still overcast. So, another delayed start likely although not by much. PLAY WILL START AT 1415 LOCAL.
We are ready to get underway as the players and umpires make their way out to the middle. SA need a partnership to stabilize the innings. Can NZ sustain the pressure? COLIN DE GRANDHOMME to complete his over.
26.5 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Fuller around middle, a bit of outswing as Faf gets across to block it towards mid-wicket.
26.6 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Good ball! Fuller and closer to off stump, du Plessis makes a good leave.
JEETAN PATEL comes on to bowl.
27.1 : J Patel to Amla, Flighted outside off, sharp turn from a shortish length and Amla works it with the spin to deep square leg for a single.
27.2 : J Patel to Plessis, Drifting in from outside off, du Plessis blocks it off the back foot.
27.3 : J Patel to Plessis, FOUR! CHEEKY STUFF! Du Plessis plays the premeditated paddle and makes good connection to get it finer down the leg side. The ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
27.4 : J Patel to Plessis, Loopy around middle, nudged with the turn behind square on the leg side for a run.
27.5 : J Patel to Amla, Loopy on a length outside off, Patel is getting the off break to spin appreciably. Worked gently to forward short leg.
27.6 : J Patel to Amla, Loopy and around off, Amla presses forward and bunts it onto the pitch.
NEIL WAGNER comes into the attack.
28.1 : N Wagner to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, punched off the back foot towards mid off.
28.2 : N Wagner to Plessis, Good length around middle, a bit of extra bounce and hits du Plessis high on the blade as he looks to block. Takes the bottom hand instantly in reaction.
28.3 : N Wagner to Plessis, Fuller ball outside off, Faf leans into it and creams the drive towards mid off.
28.4 : N Wagner to du Plessis, FOUR! THAT WAS RISKY! Fuller ball outside off, Faf cannot keep the drive down and it goes off the outer half of the blade. The point fielder dives to his right but the ball flies past him to the fence.
NZ have taken a review for lbw against du Plessis. They feel it is pad first.
28.5 : N Wagner to Plessis, NOT OUT! Shocker of a review from New Zealand. They didn't take a very obvious one against Duminy and then as if to compensate, took two reviews which are bad. This one especially is awful. Good length around off, nips in a touch as Faf blocks off the inner half to the leg side. Appeal for lbw from the Kiwis as they feel it is pad first. The umpire denies it and Williamson decides to gamble with the review. Replays show that it came straight off the bat with no pad inv
28.6 : N Wagner to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, camps back and blocks it with a straight bat.
COLIN DE GRANDHOMME is back.
29.1 : de Grandhomme to Amla, FOUR! THAT'S A GIFT! Fuller and drifting on to the pads, Amla shuffles a bit and clips it deftly down to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
29.2 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Fuller and outside off, left alone to the keeper.
29.3 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Length ball on the fourth stump line, Amla lets it be.
29.4 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Full and outside off, presses forward and defends solidly towards cover.
29.5 : de Grandhomme to Amla, On a length outside off, a hint of shape away, Amla leaves it alone to the keeper.
29.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length angled in from outside off, Amla gets right behind the line and jams it towards short cover.
30.1 : N Wagner to Plessis, Fuller around off, swinging in, Faf looks to push with hard hands and gets it off the inner half through mid-wicket for a single.
0.0 : Around the wicket.
30.2 : N Wagner to Amla, Bowled from wide of the crease and on a length outside off, left alone to the keeper.
30.3 : N Wagner to Amla, Banged in short around off, Amla gets across the sticks and shovels the pull through backward square leg for a single.
30.4 : N Wagner to Plessis, Good length slanting away across the right-hander, du Plessis doesn't offer a shot to that one.
30.5 : N Wagner to Plessis, That's jumped off the deck! Good length around off, a bit of shape away and extra bounce as Faf is struck high on the bat. He takes the bottom hand off once again as a reflex action.
30.6 : N Wagner to Plessis, BIG APPEAL! Faf has probably got lucky here. Fuller ball around off, shaping away and Faf is lured into a tame push at it as Watling collects it behind the sticks. Loud appeal for caught behind but turned down. NZ cannot review it as they don't have any left in the tank. Snicko detects a very tiny aberration. WOULD HAVE BEEN EVIDENCE ENOUGH FOR THE THIRD UMPIRE. NZ only have themselves to blame.
31.1 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length on middle and leg, Amla gets back and whips it through mid-wicket for a brace.
31.2 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Length ball outside off, no stroke offered to that one.
31.3 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Good length closer to off stump, Amla defends it solidly from the crease.
31.4 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Back of a length outside off, blocked solidly off the back foot.
31.5 : de Grandhomme to Amla, FOUR! Clipped away! De Grandhomme strays on the pads and pays the price. Amla flicks it uppishly over square leg to bring up his mini milestone. He looks set for a big one here.
32nd Test fifty for Amla.
31.6 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Full and outside off, Amla leaves it alone to the keeper.
32.1 : N Wagner to Plessis, Length ball angled away from around off, dicey leave from du Plessis.
32.2 : N Wagner to Plessis, Good length angling away outside off, no shot offered to that one.
32.3 : N Wagner to Plessis, Wagner continues to trouble du Plessis! Back of a length on off stump, nips in a bit as Faf gets an inside edge onto his thigh.
32.4 : N Wagner to Plessis, Length ball wider outside off, that's an easy leave for the SA skipper.
32.5 : N Wagner to Plessis, Length ball angling away from outside off, du Plessis lifts his bat to make a leave.
32.6 : N Wagner to Plessis, FOUR! Elegant shot! Back of a length outside off, Faf stands tall and punches it sweetly through the covers. Timed it really well and it sped away to the fence.
33.1 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Fuller ball outside off, Amla gets on the front foot and defends it towards cover.
33.2 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Length ball on middle and leg, Amla plays around his front pad with a push towards mid-wicket.
33.3 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Another length ball attacking the stumps, Amla moves across a bit and defends crisply to mid-wicket.
33.4 : de Grandhomme to Amla, Sharp movement! Lovely outswinger outside off, extravagant shape on that one but the line is too far outside off stump to force a shot.
33.5 : Grandhomme to H Amla, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! A peach from de Grandhomme and Amla has to walk back to the hut. The dream outswinger around middle, Amla looks to work it across the line but the ball shapes away late to disturb the middle stump. A huge wicket for the Kiwis as Hashim was looking in ominous touch.
TEMBA BAVUMA is the new man in.
33.6 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Good length angled in from outside off, Bavuma gets behind the line nicely and blocks with a straight bat.
34.1 : N Wagner to Plessis, Good length angled away around off, Faf looks to block but is undone a bit by the extra bounce as he is slightly squared up. The outside edge goes towards point.
34.2 : N Wagner to Plessis, Length ball just outside off, good ball and it's a good leave as well from the SA captain.
34.3 : N Wagner to du Plessis, FOUR! That one gets through! Du Plessis does well to play with soft hands and an angled bat to a length ball that shapes away a bit. The ball flies off the edge and sneaks between the slips and gully to the third man fence. He was fairly in control there and not pushing hard at it helped.
34.4 : N Wagner to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, Faf lifts his bat to make the leave.
34.5 : N Wagner to Plessis, FOUR! JUST OVER WATLING! Du Plessis is living a charmed life at the moment. Short ball and he looks to pull but is hurried by the bumper. Gets a faint top edge that goes over a leaping Watling to the fence for a boundary.
Around the wicket.
34.6 : N Wagner to Plessis, Fuller and angling in on off stump, Faf pats it back to the bowler.
35.1 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Length ball angled in around off, blocked from the crease towards cover.
35.2 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Length ball closer to off, Bavuma is solid in defence.
35.3 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Fuller ball outside off, no stroke offered to that awayswinger.
35.4 : de Grandhomme to T Bavuma, Got into a tangle! Bavuma looks to block to a delivery that nips back sharply into him. Gets an inside edge on to the pads.
35.5 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Length ball wider outside off stump, Temba leaves it alone to the keeper.
35.6 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, SHOT! Overpitched from de Grandhomme around middle, almost similar length to the Amla dismissal but what Bavuma does well here is to play very straight. Plays a dazzling drive past mid on to the deep as the batsmen get three.
36.1 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Sprayed on the pads, Bavuma flicks it through mid-wicket as the ball goes to the deep. Three more to Temba as Patel tidies up near the ropes.
36.2 : N Wagner to Plessis, Good length angled away outside off, no stroke offered to that one.
36.3 : N Wagner to Plessis, Fuller on the pads, Faf gets across and clips it through backward square leg for a single.
36.4 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Good length around middle, Bavuma gets across a bit and defends solidly with a straight bat.
36.5 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Fuller ball outside off, gets on the front foot and pats it towards short cover.
36.6 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Dug in short around middle, gets back to pull but mistimes it towards mid-wicket for a single.
37.1 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Edged but short! Length ball outside off, Bavuma pushes at it with soft hands and gets it off the outside edge. Just short of the man at second slip.
37.2 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Good length around off, defended solidly from the crease towards cover.
37.3 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Pitched up just outside off, Bavuma doesn't offer a shot to that one.
37.4 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Good length outside off, moves forward and defends well.
37.5 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, On a length outside off, reaches out to that one and pushes it to short cover.
37.6 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Fuller ball outside off, width on offer and Bavuma finds the gap at cover with a soothing drive. Couple of runs to the total.
38.1 : N Wagner to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, gets back and punches it towards mid off.
38.2 : N Wagner to du Plessis, Fuller around off, Faf looks to drive but gets it off the inner half towards mid on.
A slight drizzle has started.
38.3 : N Wagner to Plessis, Length ball around off, gets on the back foot and blocks it firmly.
38.4 : N Wagner to Plessis, Fuller ball outside off, leans forward and drives it towards mid off.
38.5 : N Wagner to Plessis, Length ball outside off, du Plessis hangs back and blocks with the full face of the bat.
38.6 : N Wagner to Plessis, FOUR! STREAKY RUNS! Good length slanting across the right-hander, du Plessis pushes at it with an angled bat and soft hands. The ball flies off the outside edge between gully and the slip cordon to the third man fence.
39.1 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, FOUR! More runs through the slip cordon! Frustrating for the Kiwis. Length ball outside off, Bavuma pushes at it tamely and the ball flies off the edge past gully to the fence for a boundary.
39.2 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Length ball outside off, left alone to the keeper.
39.3 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Good length outside off, stays back and defends it towards point.
39.4 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, On a length outside off, stays back and defends it towards point.
39.5 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Back of a length outside off, stays back and defends solidly.
39.6 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Full and outside off, pushed gently towards cover.
40.1 : N Wagner to du Plessis, Fuller around off, gets across and pushes it towards mid on.
40.2 : N Wagner to Plessis, Well done by Broom! Saves a certain boundary with a dive to his left from extra cover to a crisp drive from Faf.
40.3 : N Wagner to Plessis, Length ball outside off, mistimes the drive towards mid off.
40.4 : N Wagner to du Plessis, Fuller ball outside off, leans forward and eases the drive towards mid off.
40.5 : N Wagner to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, du Plessis sits back and blocks firmly.
40.6 : N Wagner to Plessis, Good length angling away across the right-hander, Faf shoulders arms.
Drinks break...
UPDATE 1520 LOCAL - Seems like that the drizzle has picked up and the covers are being brought in. It could be that sort of a day with the weather playing hide-and-seek.
UPDATE 1530 LOCAL - The covers were about to be taken off but as the rain had seemingly eased but it's not picked up again and looks a bit heavy too.
UPDATE 1600 LOCAL - With the rain getting heavier, the umpires have now taken EARLY TEA. Also, the weather looks highly bleak for the rest of the day. Still let's keep our fingers crossed...
UPDATE 1635 LOCAL - The drizzle is still around and the outfield is quite damp. The umpires did have a look at the ground. Looks quite bleak at the moment.
UPDATE 1730 LOCAL - The rain has stopped but not before doing damage to the outfield. The groundsmen did try to tidy up with the super soppers but there are still some damp patches near the pitch which are displeasing the umpires.
UPDATE 1750 LOCAL - So, the inevitable has taken place. As mentioned in the previous update, the patch near the pitch is the issue and the umpires aren't happy with it and hence they have decided TO CALL IT A DAY!
A good day for NZ despite losing the toss. Their pacers led by Henry made optimum use of the overhead conditions to nip out the SA top order. Amla's fifty was the bright spot for the Proteas but he couldn't kick on. A lot will depend on du Plessis who has got a start. However, radar for the remaining days isn't pleasing and we can only hope for it to stay away. There will be an early start tomorrow for the time and overs lost today at 1025 local time. Join us for all the action. Until then, it's
.....DAY 2, SESSION 1.....
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the second day's play. Rain played spoilsport yesterday which meant that only 41 overs were bowled. New Zealand made good progress in that brief period but will hope that they don't repeat the mistakes of the previous Test when they let South Africa off the hook after having the visitors on the mat. Crucial first session for both sides coming up. It is overcast but thankfully, no rain yet. The action isn't far away.
The players and umpires are making their way out to the middle. The overcast conditions should keep the seamers interested throughout the game. Let's see how the first session pans out. COLIN DE GRANDHOMME to start proceedings on day two. Let's roll!
41.1 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
41.2 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Bavuma chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
41.3 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Length ball around off, Bavuma defends it solidly from the crease.
41.4 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Good length closer to off stump, Bavuma is rock solid in defence.
41.5 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Length ball around off, nudged with soft hands to the off side for a quick single.
41.6 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, On a length outside off, Faf refuses to play at it.
MATT HENRY to bowl from the other end!
42.1 : M Henry to Bavuma, Speared well outside off, Bavuma isn't interested in playing it.
42.2 : M Henry to Bavuma, Slightly short outside off, Bavuma camps back and punches it square of the wicket on the off side. Nicely done and the batsmen will come back for the third.
42.3 : M Henry to Plessis, Length ball around middle, Faf tucks it with the angle to the leg side.
42.4 : M Henry to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, gets on the back foot and blocks well.
42.5 : M Henry to Plessis, Good length outside off, no stroke offered to that one.
42.6 : M Henry to Plessis, Length ball around off, defends it solidly from the crease.
43.1 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Good length around off, stays back and pushes it towards mid on.
43.2 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Length ball outside off, Bavuma leaves it alone to the keeper.
43.3 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Fuller ball outside off, Bavuma drives well but cannot beat the ring of fielders on the off side.
43.4 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, FOUR! SHOT! Shortish on middle, Bavuma is quick to pick the length and dispatches it over square leg with a meaty pull. Struck it really hard and it flew off the bat.
43.5 : de Grandhomme to Bavuma, Fuller ball outside off, left alone to the keeper.
43.6 : de Grandhomme to T Bavuma, Another full ball outside off, this time Bavuma goes for the drive but mistimes it to cover.
44.1 : M Henry to du Plessis, No run.
44.2 : M Henry to Plessis, Lands it on a good length and it straightens a bit, Faf leaves it alone.
44.3 : M Henry to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, du Plessis doesn't play at it.
44.4 : M Henry to Plessis, On a length and swinging away, another easy leave for the batsman.
44.5 : M Henry to Plessis, Back of a length on middle, pushed back to Henry.
44.6 : M Henry to Plessis, FOUR! Lucky! On a length around off, du Plessis looks to hit it through the line but gets an inside edge which goes past the stumps to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
NEIL WAGNER is brought into the attack now!
45.1 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Comes from over the wicket and hurls a full ball outside off, it's driven towards mid off on the up.
45.2 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Back of a length, kicking off the deck as Bavuma pushes it towards covers off the back foot.
45.3 : N Wagner to Bavuma, FOUR! Nicely done! Angles away a length delivery outside off, Temba gets on top of it and cuts it firmly through point to pick up a boundary.
45.4 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Short of a length ball outside off, stays back and cuts it towards the point fielder.
45.5 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Changes the angle and comes from around the wicket, pitches it up around leg, patted back to Wagner.
45.6 : N Wagner to Bavuma, In the channel outside off, easy leave for the batsman.
46.1 : M Henry to Plessis, No run.
46.2 : M Henry to du Plessis, FOUR! Shot! Another back of a length ball outside off, du Plessis goes back and nails the pull in front of square for a lovely boundary.
46.3 : M Henry to Plessis, No run.
46.4 : M Henry to Plessis, No run.
46.5 : M Henry to Plessis, No run.
46.6 : M Henry to Plessis, No run.
47.1 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Full and outside off, Bavuma drives it sweetly towards cover.
47.2 : N Wagner to Bavuma, FOUR! SPANKED! Short and wide outside off, Bavuma stays back and cuts it through backward point to find the fence. Excellent shot and the boundaries keep coming for South Africa this morning. Positive intent paying off!
47.3 : N Wagner to T Bavuma, Pitched up outside off, Bavuma moves forward and drives towards cover.
47.4 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Good length angling away wider outside off, that's an easy leave for Bavuma.
47.5 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Fuller this time, honing in on the fourth stump line and Bavuma makes a good leave.
47.6 : N Wagner to Bavuma, Full and around off, pushed with an angled bat towards point.
48.1 : M Henry to Plessis, Short of a length outside off, Faf gets back to cut but mistimes it towards point.
48.2 : M Henry to Plessis, Good length closer to off stump, Faf watches it go past him to the keeper.
48.3 : M Henry to Plessis, Length ball outside off, nice little back foot punch towards extra cover. Mid off goes to his left to make the stop as the batsmen take a single.
48.4 : Henry to T Bavuma, OUT! GONE! Much-needed breakthrough for the Kiwis as this partnership was shifting into top gear. Short ball from Henry and Bavuma goes for he pull stroke. Not in control and gets a top edge that goes straight to Raval at first slip. How many times to you see a top edge pull landing in the slips? Slightly funny ending to what was a promising knock from Bavuma.
QUINTON DE KOCK walks out to bat next!
48.5 : M Henry to Kock, GONE! Much-needed breakthrough for the Kiwis as this partnership was shifting into top gear. Short ball from Henry and Bavuma goes for the pull stroke. Not in control and gets a top edge that goes straight to Raval at first slip. How many times do you see a top edge pull landing in the slips? Slightly funny ending to what was a promising knock from Bavuma. Third scalp for Henry who was been outstanding in this game.
48.6 : Henry to Kock, Almost another wicket! Length ball around middle, nips back in sharply to rap de Kock on the pads. Faint inside edge saves him.
49.1 : N Wagner to Plessis, Fuller length on the pads, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.
49.2 : N Wagner to Kock, Bangs in a short ball on middle, de Kock sits under it calmly.
49.3 : N Wagner to Kock, Fuller length on the off stump, de Kock looks to drive but gets an inside edge that rolls towards mid-wicket.
49.4 : N Wagner to Kock, Once again tries to drive this full ball but gets it off the inner half towards mid on.
49.5 : N Wagner to Kock, Short of a length ball on middle and off, QDK ducks under it.
49.6 : N Wagner to Kock, De Kock is underway! Fuller in length and outside off, de Kock bunts it past the non-striker down the ground. Mid off gives it a chase and keeps them down to a couple.
50.1 : M Henry to Plessis, Fuller in length and angling in, clipped off the pads through square leg for a single.
50.2 : M Henry to Kock, Fuller on off, de Kock works it towards mid on for nothing.
50.3 : M Henry to Kock, Almost a wicket! On a length and curling back in from around off, de Kock looks to defend but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards the stumps but the South African keeper shows good awareness as he kicks the ball away.
50.4 : M Henry to de Kock, FOUR! Glorious! Keeps it full and allows a bit of width on offer, Quinton leans into it and drives it superbly past mid off to find the fence.
50.5 : M Henry to Kock, Shuffles across and works it towards deep square leg for one.
50.6 : M Henry to Plessis, Short of a length ball outside off, du Plessis looks to defend but is hit high on the bat and it goes on a couple of bounces towards second slip.
51.1 : N Wagner to Kock, Close shave! Length ball on fourth stump line, nips in a touch as de Kock looks to push at it with a big gap between bat and pad. Gets beaten on the inside edge.
51.2 : N Wagner to Kock, Length ball outside off, looks to play a punchy drive but mistimes it to cover.
51.3 : N Wagner to Kock, Dug n short around leg stump, de Kock lifts his bat and gets himself out of the way as it whizzes through down the leg side.
51.4 : N Wagner to Kock, Huge appeal! Not sure why though. Short ball around leg stump, once again de Kock evades the bumper. It seemed to have brushed something on its way to Watling and the Kiwis appeal for a catch. There was never any bat or glove on that one.
51.5 : N Wagner to de Kock, Another shortish ball around middle, pulled away to deep backward square leg for a single.
51.6 : N Wagner to Plessis, Back of a length around middle, du Plessis uses the angle to clip it through square leg for a couple.
52.1 : M Henry to Kock, Fuller outside off, de Kock gets forward and defends solidly.
52.2 : M Henry to Kock, Very full and outside off, squeezed out towards the right of mid off for a single.
52.3 : M Henry to Plessis, Short of a length angled into Faf who stays back and flicks it through backward square leg for a single.
52.4 : M Henry to Kock, Back of a length around leg stump, worked in front of square on the leg side for a single.
52.5 : M Henry to Plessis, Good length closer to the off stump, watchful leave by du Plessis.
52.6 : M Henry to Plessis, Back of a length around off, du Plessis stays back to block and gets an inside edge on to the pads.
JEETAN PATEL is into the attack.
53.1 : J Patel to Kock, Floated just outside off, de Kock pushes it firmly towards the covers.
53.2 : J Patel to de Kock, FOUR! Cut away! Slightly short and that's enough for de Kock. Sits back and creates room to slap the cut through backward point to find the fence.
53.3 : J Patel to Kock, Looped up around off, more the ideal pace and length from Patel as de Kock gets it off the outer half to backward point.
53.4 : J Patel to Kock, Tossed up around middle, gets across and defends in front of FSL.
53.5 : J Patel to Kock, Tossed up invitingly outside off, de Kock leans into it and pats it towards cover.
53.6 : J Patel to Kock, Good contest this. De Kock wants to unsettle the spinner and advances down the track but Patel is equal to the task and fires it around leg stump. Dug out to mid on.
COLIN DE GRANDHOMME is back.
54.1 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Length ball closer to off stump, blocked from the crease towards cover.
54.2 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Fuller ball outside off, watchfully left alone to the keeper.
54.3 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Pitched up outside off, du Plessis drives it nicely towards mid off.
54.4 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Length ball closer to off stump, blocked off the back foot by Faf who adjusts well in the end. Grandhomme's lack of pace helped him adjust rather.
54.5 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Full inwinger outside off, Faf looks to block but gets a faint inside edge on to the pads and the ball rolls dangerously close to the sticks.
54.6 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Back of a length around middle, gets back and clips it behind square on the leg side for a single.
55.1 : J Patel to Plessis, Floated outside off, Faf blocks it off the inside half towards the leg side.
55.2 : J Patel to Plessis, Drifting in from around off, a bit of turn into Faf who tucks it towards square leg.
55.3 : J Patel to Plessis, Floated on a length outside off, blocked off the back foot towards cover.
55.4 : J Patel to du Plessis, Flighted around off, steps out and works it towards mid on. Single taken.
55.5 : J Patel to Kock, Floated around off, gets back and blocks it towards cover.
55.6 : J Patel to Kock, Flatter and outside off, de Kock cuts but cannot get it past backward point.
56.1 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Back of a length outside off, hangs back and pushes it towards point.
56.2 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Shortish around off, Faf gets on the back foot and defends.
56.3 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Good length around middle, gets across and clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.
12th Test fifty for du Plessis.
56.4 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Back of a length outside off, gets back and chops it to the off side.
56.5 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Straying on the pads, Quinton tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single.
56.6 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Back of a length around off, nips in sharply as du Plessis gets an inside edge to the leg side.
57.1 : J Patel to Kock, Tossed up nicely around middle, leans into it and blocks solidly towards cover.
57.2 : J Patel to Kock, Flatter outside leg stump, gets back to flick but goes off the thigh pad to the off side. In the air for a while and the Kiwis were excited but it came only off the pad.
57.3 : J Patel to Kock, Almost a replica of the previous ball. Quicker ball around leg stump, de Kock misses the flick and again the ball bobbles up off the thigh pad.
57.4 : J Patel to Kock, Sliding in from around off, no room for the cut but de Kock goes for the shot and ends up mistiming it to the off side. Feels like something has got to give here between these two.
57.5 : J Patel to Kock, SIX! BANG! This was on the cards, wasn't it? Floated around off, de Kock fetches it with a clean swing over mid-wicket. Beautifully done and it clears the ropes as well.
57.6 : J Patel to Kock, Fuller and outside off, leans forward and blocks it solidly.
58.1 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Length ball wider outside off, left alone to the keeper. Some away movement but the line is too wide to make the batsman play.
58.2 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Fuller and just outside off, left alone to the keeper.
58.3 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Fuller ball outside off, nicely driven towards cover where it is well stopped.
58.4 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Good length around off, gets on the back foot and blocks it to the leg side.
58.5 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Fuller and outside off, presses forward and blocks solidly to the off side.
58.6 : de Grandhomme to Plessis, Speared well outside off, Faf doesn't offer a shot to that one.
Drinks are on the field!
59.1 : J Patel to Kock, A slider around off, de Kock goes back and hits it to deep point for a single.
59.2 : J Patel to Plessis, Tossed up around off, Faf flicks it towards short mid-wicket.
59.3 : J Patel to du Plessis, Floats it up around middle, worked towards mid on for a brisk single.
59.4 : J Patel to Kock, A slider around leg, de Kock stays leg side to flick but gets a thick inside edge on the pads.
59.5 : J Patel to Kock, Comes down the track and works it towards mid-wicket.
59.6 : J Patel to Kock, FOUR! Boom! Tossed up around middle and leg, de Kock gets down and brooms it powerfully through backward square leg for a rollicking boundary.
NEIL WAGNER is back.
60.1 : N Wagner to Plessis, Comes from over the wicket and hurls it on the pads, clipped through square leg for a single.
60.2 : N Wagner to Kock, Fuller and spearing in on middle and leg, flicked in front of square for a single on the leg side.
60.3 : N Wagner to Plessis, On a length and curling back in, du Plessis clips it fine down the leg side for a single.
60.4 : N Wagner to Kock, Takes a good stride forward and defends.
60.5 : N Wagner to de Kock, FOUR! Too full and around middle, de Kock gets on the front foot and drives it down the ground past mid on for a boundary.
60.6 : N Wagner to Kock, Fullish on off, driven straight to the man at covers.
MITCHELL SANTNER comes on to bowl.
61.1 : M Santner to Plessis, Slips it down the leg side, Faf leaves it alone.
61.2 : M Santner to Plessis, Tossed up around off, du Plessis lunges forward in defense.
61.3 : M Santner to du Plessis, OUT! Oh boy, that's a freakish catch from Tom Latham! Floats it up around off, du Plessis gets down to play the premeditated paddle scoop but Latham at short leg was aware of it seemed. Before the Protea skipper played he moved to his right and the ball came exactly to him as he stretches his right hand out and it sticks. What judgement from Tom! Santner is the happy man as he removes the big fish in his very first over.
VERNON PHILANDER is the new man in.
61.4 : M Santner to Philander, Full around off, philander defends it into the ground.
61.5 : M Santner to Philander, Tossed up around middle, Philander gets back to punch but the ball turns away and he gets beaten.
61.6 : M Santner to Philander, Floats it up around middle and leg, Vernon prods forward in defense.
62.1 : N Wagner to Kock, Just past the stumps! Back of a length, cutting back into the batsman, de Kock looks to square cut it but chops it off the inside edge and is lucky as the ball rolls past the sticks to fine leg for a single.
62.2 : N Wagner to Philander, Fuller and strayed on the pads, it's glanced fine down the leg side for another single.
62.3 : N Wagner to Kock, Touch fuller and around off, Quinton presses forward and blocks it out.
62.4 : N Wagner to Kock, In the channel outside off, de Kock lifts his bat and lets it go through to the keeper.
62.5 : N Wagner to Kock, On a length and around off, pushed towards the cover fielder.
62.6 : N Wagner to Kock, Shortish and it's angling down the leg side, de Kock moves inside the line to let it be.
63.1 : M Santner to Philander, Full and around off, Philander offers a solid front foot defense.
63.2 : M Santner to Philander, Nicely tossed up around off, Philander once again counters it with a front foot block.
63.3 : M Santner to V Philander, Slows it through the air around off, Vernon gets back to cut but gets a bottom edge towards first slip.
63.4 : M Santner to Philander, Loopy delivery around off, pushed back to the bowler.
63.5 : M Santner to Philander, Around middle and off, bunted back to Santner again.
63.6 : M Santner to V Philander, Flatter one around middle, Philander looks to defend but gets an inside edge on the pads.
64.1 : N Wagner to Kock, Sprayed on the pads, easy pickings for de Kock as he flicks it down to long leg for a single.
64.2 : N Wagner to Philander, On a length and straightens a bit, Philander comes forward, watches it till the last moment and then leaves it alone in the end.
64.3 : N Wagner to Philander, On a good length and slanting across, VP makes an easy leave.
64.4 : N Wagner to V Philander, Fuller and angling in on the stumps, Philander looks to defend it off the front foot but gets an outside edge which falls well short of the man at gully.
64.5 : N Wagner to Philander, FOUR! Very full and angling in, Philander just flicks it beautifully through mid-wicket to find the fence. Lovely timing!
1000 Test runs for Vernon Philander!
64.6 : N Wagner to Philander, Presses forward to a full ball and bunts it past the non-striker to collect a couple more.
65.1 : M Santner to Kock, Slower through the air around off, it's defended down watchfully.
65.2 : M Santner to Kock, Short and around off, QDK camps back and cuts it behind point. Won't get a boundary but will get a couple. 200 up for SA!
65.3 : M Santner to Kock, Tossed up outside off, Quinton takes a stride forward and pushes it towards covers.
65.4 : M Santner to Kock, Floated around off, patted back to Santner.
65.5 : M Santner to Kock, de Kock drives the ball straight down the ground.
65.6 : M Santner to Kock, FOUR! Once again Santner drags his length short around off, de Kock stays on the back foot and cuts it very late to gets it through backward point for a boundary. Nicely done!
MATT HENRY is called back into the attack!
66.1 : M Henry to Philander, Comes running in and serves it full around off, Philander looks to drive but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket.
66.2 : M Henry to Philander, Fuller in length and outside off, Vernon once again opts for the drive but ends up getting it off the inner half as the ball rolls towards the right of the bowler.
66.3 : M Henry to Philander, Fuller and angling in on the stumps, pushed towards mid on off the front foot.
66.4 : M Henry to Philander, Good length ball around off, defended off the front foot.
66.5 : M Henry to Philander, FOUR! Pulled away in style! Henry bowls a back of a length ball on off, it comes up a good height as Vernon philander transfers his weight on the back foot and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
66.6 : M Henry to V Philander, Slightly overpitched, it's driven towards the man at covers.
67.1 : M Santner to Kock, Tossed up around middle, de Kock defends it in front of the short leg fielder.
67.2 : M Santner to Kock, Short, flat and served outside off, punched off the back foot towards covers where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.
67.3 : M Santner to Kock, FOUR! Good use of thee feet there! Santner gives it a bit more flight around middle and off, de Kock dances down the track and hits it straight down the ground for a boundary.
67.4 : M Santner to Kock, Quicker through the air this time, QDK defends.
67.5 : M Santner to Kock, Tossed up around middle and leg, de Kock once again comes down the track to work it away on the leg side but ends up playing it back to Santner who quickly gets to his left and fires it back at the striker's end. Quinton does well to turn back and get inside the crease.
67.6 : M Santner to Kock, Skips down the track and works it towards mid on for a quick single.
68.1 : M Henry to Kock, Shortish outside off, de Kock was tempted to go after it but then withdraws at the last moment.
68.2 : M Henry to Kock, Shortish outside off, punched off the back foot towards covers.
68.3 : M Henry to Kock, FOUR! That's all timing! Sees a length ball outside off, de Kock comes forward a step and hits it pretty square on the off side. Gets amazing timing behind it as the ball races away to the fence. He's inching closer to another half century here.
68.4 : M Henry to Kock, Could have been in trouble! Fuller in length and on the pads, it's nudged towards Latham at square leg who quickly gets to the ball and has a shy at the striker's end as the batsmen look to steal a single. He misses but had that hit, Vernon would have gone for all money.
68.5 : M Henry to V Philander, OUT! Edged and gone! Tom Latham is once again in the picture! Henry pitches it up around off, gets it to move away off the deck as Philander goes after it with a drive. A thick outside edge is induced and flies towards Latham at second slip who takes it to his right. Henry is just one scalp short of taking a 5-fer now!
KESHAV MAHARAJ is the new man in.
68.6 : M Henry to K Maharaj, Almost a 5-fer! That just fell short! Back of a length ball outside off, Maharaj hangs back in defense and gets an outside edge which falls just short of the man at first slip. Good bowling!
69.1 : M Santner to Kock, De Kock continues to march on! Once again he's stood up when his side was in trouble! Fuller around the pads, flicked through square leg for a single.
0.0 : 9th Test fifty for de Kock.
69.2 : M Santner to Maharaj, Defended off the front foot and into the ground.
69.3 : M Santner to Maharaj, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
69.4 : M Santner to Maharaj, Tossed up around middle, punched back to the bowler.
69.5 : M Santner to Maharaj, Quicker one around off, punched towards covers.
69.6 : M Santner to Maharaj, An arm ball around leg, Maharaj somehow manages to keep it out on the leg side.
70.1 : M Henry to Kock, Back of a length on hips, tucked towards mid-wicket.
70.2 : M Henry to Kock, Fuller in length and around off, de Kock drives it back to Henry who picks it up in his followthrough and throws it back at de Kock who was out of the crease. Didn't throw it hard just lobbed back. Smiles all around.
70.3 : M Henry to Kock, Fuller on the stumps, bunted towards mid on.
70.4 : M Henry to de Kock, Shortish on middle, pulled to mid-wicket for a single.
70.5 : M Henry to Maharaj, Short of a length ball outside off, tapped towards point.
70.6 : M Henry to K Maharaj, Fuller on the stumps, worked towards mid on for nothing.
71.1 : M Santner to Kock, Tossed up around middle and leg, de Kock advances down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
71.2 : M Santner to Maharaj, Slider around off, Maharaj does well to defend it down.
71.3 : M Santner to Maharaj, FOUR! In the air... just over mid off! Tossed up wide outside off, Maharaj gets down and looks to go after it. He flat bats it towards mid off and the Kiwis shout "CATCH IT" but unfortunately it goes well over a leaping Williamson at mid off for a boundary.
71.4 : M Santner to K Maharaj, Full around off, driven towards mid off.
71.5 : M Santner to Maharaj, Flatter outside off, Keshav shoulders his arms.
71.6 : M Santner to Maharaj, A loopy dipping full toss around off, driven through covers for a single.
72.1 : M Henry to Maharaj, On a length and just outside off, pushed towards the point fielder.
72.2 : M Henry to Maharaj, Fuller around off, defended down gently by KM.
72.3 : M Henry to Maharaj, Good length outside off, defended solidly towards covers.
72.4 : M Henry to Maharaj, Good length, angling in, Maharaj gets across and defends it towards mid-wicket.
72.5 : M Henry to Maharaj, Hits the deck hard but it is angling down as Keshav sits under it. A good take by Watling behind the sticks. It's too high and hence called as a wide by the umpire.
72.6 : M Henry to Maharaj, Short of a length ball, bouncing off the deck as Maharaj gets squared up and it hits the handle of the bat and dies down.
M Henry to Maharaj, Goes for the yorker but it turns out to be a low full toss, Maharaj pushes it down to mid on for nothing.
73.1 : M Santner to Kock, Floated on a length around off, pushed gently towards short mid-wicket.
73.2 : M Santner to Kock, Flatter and a bit short outside off, slapped to sweeper cover for a run.
73.3 : M Santner to Maharaj, Drifting in from around off, blocked off the back foot to short cover.
73.4 : M Santner to Maharaj, Flatter ball around middle, gets on the back foot and blocks it towards short mid-wicket.
73.5 : M Santner to Maharaj, Loopy ball around leg stump, Philander gets across and defends it well.
73.6 : M Santner to Maharaj, Flatter and fuller around off, pushed towards the covers.
NEIL WAGNER is back.
74.1 : N Wagner to de Kock, FOUR! De Kock welcomes Wagner! Neil bowls a short of a length ball on middle, a gentle loosener from him as Quinton swivels a touch and pulls it powerfully down to long leg for a boundary.
74.2 : N Wagner to Kock, Back of a length ball outside off, defended with a straight bat.
74.3 : N Wagner to Kock, Shortish close to the off stump, de Kock looks to cut but chops it towards gully. It goes on the bounce to him.
74.4 : N Wagner to Kock, Bangs in a short ball on middle and leg, QDK doesn't go after it. Just leaves it alone.
74.5 : N Wagner to Kock, FOUR! That's muscled away! Wagner once again doles out a short ball, it sits up at a nice height for the southpaw to attack who doesn't miss out. Swivels a bit, transfers the weight on the back foot and nails the pull in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. Hit that off the meat of the bat!
74.6 : N Wagner to Kock, Stays behind the line and meets it with a straight willow.
75.1 : M Santner to Maharaj, Tossed up around off, pushed towards the cover fielder.
75.2 : M Santner to Maharaj, An arm ball, skidding through as Maharaj defends it down.
75.3 : M Santner to Maharaj, Flattish through the air around off, KM covers the line in defense.
75.4 : M Santner to Maharaj, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
75.5 : M Santner to Maharaj, Fires it full on the stumps, blocked down.
75.6 : M Santner to Maharaj, Quicker through the air around off, Maharaj gets back and defends it down.
76.1 : N Wagner to Kock, Good length outside off, dabbed towards gully.
76.2 : N Wagner to Kock, FOUR! That's a gift with a nice red ribbon! Wagner errs in line and ends up drifting one on the pads, all de Kock had to do was get some bat on it. He does so and fetches himself another boundary towards fine leg.
76.3 : N Wagner to Kock, Length ball on off, defended towards covers.
76.4 : N Wagner to Kock, Short of a length ball on middle and leg, the batsman ducks under it.
76.5 : N Wagner to Kock, Good work in the deep by Broom! Back of a length ball on middle, de Kock unfurls a flat pull shot to deep mid-wicket where Neil Broom cuts it off and allows just a single. Lovely stop!
76.6 : N Wagner to Maharaj, Wide! Bangs in a short ball on middle, Maharaj has got nothing to do with that one. It's too high and the umpire stretches his arms to signal wide.
N Wagner to Maharaj, Now comes from around the wicket and hurls a back of a length delivery outside off, Keshav Maharaj gets out of it and allows Watling to take it. LUNCH ON DAY 2!
A shared session although South Africa will be the happier side. The star of the morning was de Kock with a blistering unbeaten fifty. Just like in the previous game, his knock seized the momentum from the opposition. South Africa started the day with du Plessis and Bavuma showing great intent. Henry removed the latter and then the SA skipper fell to a blinder from Latham. The Kiwis were sensing a chance to wrap it up quickly but de Kock had other ideas. Henry was the standout once again for the
UPDATE 1335 LOCAL - Slight drizzle and the covers are on the ground. So, the start of the post-lunch session has been delayed. The chief groundsman feels that heavier showers are on the way.
UPDATE 1345 LOCAL - Rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. It's still overcast though and the forecast doesn't look great for the latter part of the day. PLAY TO START AT 1355 LOCAL.
.....DAY 2, SESSION 2....
Welcome back for the second session. Another 50-60 more runs and the Proteas will feel they have a challenging total on the board. The Kiwis will need to clean up the lower order quickly. MITCHELL SANTNER to start proceedings after lunch.
77.1 : M Santner to Kock, Floated around off, de Kock pushes it towards cover.
77.2 : M Santner to Kock, Fuller around middle, leans across and clips it towards mid-wicket.
77.3 : M Santner to Kock, Drifting in around middle, worked with the angle through backward square leg for a single.
77.4 : M Santner to Maharaj, FOUR! HAMMERED! Tossed up outside off, inviting the drive and Maharaj thrashes it through the covers for a boundary. That was hit with great power.
77.5 : M Santner to Maharaj, Slips this down the leg side, Maharaj misses the flick.
77.6 : M Santner to Maharaj, Drifting in on a length around middle, blocked solidly from the crease.
NEIL WAGNER to continue from the other end.
78.1 : N Wagner to Kock, Almost dragged on! Length ball outside off, not the length to cut but de Kock cannot resist the shot. Gets an inside edge that goes on the bounce just past the sticks.
78.2 : N Wagner to Kock, Straying on the pads, de Kock flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
78.3 : N Wagner to Maharaj, OUT! SUPERB BALL! Wagner finally has a wicket! He's had no luck so far and finally has some reward, with his trademark delivery. Well-directed bumper around off, Maharaj rises to fend but the ball keeps climbing on him and whizzes through to Watling off the glove. The appeal is instantaneous from the Kiwis and the umpire nods in approval. There was no doubt about that one.
KAGISO RABADA walks out to bat.
78.4 : N Wagner to Rabada, Rabada is greeted with a bumper around off, evaded just in time.
78.5 : N Wagner to Rabada, Got into a tangle there! Dug in short around off, Rabada is in two minds whether to play or leave. Squirts a bottom edge to slip on the bounce.
78.6 : N Wagner to Rabada, Once again the length is short around off, Rabada stays back and blocks it to forward short leg.
JEETAN PATEL comes on to bowl.
79.1 : J Patel to Kock, Floated on a length around middle, de Kock makes room on the back foot and cuts it through backward point for a couple.
79.2 : J Patel to de Kock, Fuller and around off, driven crisply towards short cover.
79.3 : J Patel to Kock, Fired in around middle, de Kock works it through mid-wicket for a single.
79.4 : J Patel to Rabada, Big appeal but turned down. Rabada misses the slider and is pinged on the front pad. That was missing leg stump.
79.5 : J Patel to Rabada, Drifting in from around off, Rabada blocks it off the inside half to the leg side.
79.6 : J Patel to Rabada, Loopy and outside off, defended firmly off the front foot towards cover. The second new ball is now available.
NZ haven't taken the second new ball yet.
80.1 : N Wagner to Kock, Good length outside off, defends it off the back foot to the leg side.
80.2 : N Wagner to de Kock, Full and outside off, de Kock drills it through the covers for a single.
New Zealand have taken the second new ball. Smart move to take it after getting de Kock off strike. Not sure if it was intentional but it's certainly a good tactic.
80.3 : N Wagner to Rabada, Sharp movement! The outswinger outside off, Rabada looks to drive away from the body but misses it totally due to the extravagant swing.
80.4 : N Wagner to Rabada, Beaten again! The second new ball is talking. Length ball angling in from around off, moves away late after pitching as Rabada misses the poke.
80.5 : N Wagner to K Rabada, FOUR! AERIAL BUT IN THE GAP! Full and outside off, Rabada looks to hit himself out of trouble with a risky drive over the covers. Luckily for him, it is in the gap and races to the fence.
80.6 : N Wagner to Rabada, Almost carried! Fuller around middle, Rabada looks to squeeze it out and it was almost a catch at mid-wicket.
COLIN DE GRANDHOMME to share the second new ball.
81.1 : de Grandhomme to de Kock, Good length outside off, de Kock looks to push at it but gets an inside edge on to the pads and the ball goes to the leg side for a single.
81.2 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, Length ball around off, blocked firmly from the crease.
It has started to drizzle and Rod Tucker reckons that it is heavy enough for play to be halted. So, off they go and the covers are coming in. This could be a lengthy delay judging from the intensity of the rain. Let's hope not.
UPDATE 1430 LOCAL - Rain seems to have stopped but the heavy downpour has done some serious damage to the outfield. It could be a while for play to resume. The groundsmen are at it. INSPECTION AT 1515 LOCAL.
UPDATE 1505 LOCAL - No rain yet as the groundsmen keep plugging away. Tea break from 1510-1530 local.
UPDATE 15.40 LOCAL - Good news folks as the umpires are happy with the outfield condition. PLAY TO START AT 1600 LOCAL. Weather seems to have cleared up considerably as well.
.....DAY 2, SESSION 3.....
Welcome back folks as we are finally set for play to resume after a lengthy delay. It will be an extended final session. How many more can SA add to their tally? The hosts will not want that to be too many. Colin de Grandhomme to complete his over.
81.3 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, Back of a length outside off, blocked solidly off the back foot.
81.4 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, Shortish outside off, Rabada rocks back and blocks well.
81.5 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, Full and outside off, Rabada leans into it and defends well.
81.6 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, FOUR! Good shot! The bouncer from de Grandhomme but at 121 kph it is not going to intimidate anyone, not even a tailender. Rabada gets inside the line and pulls it to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
MATT HENRY to bowl from the other end.
82.1 : M Henry to Kock, Fuller on middle, clipped through square leg. Denies the single.
82.2 : M Henry to Kock, Full and outside off, driven nicely through the covers. De Kock doesn't take the single again.
82.3 : M Henry to Kock, Fuller ball outside off, pushed gently towards cover.
82.4 : M Henry to Kock, Speared around middle, de Kock flicks it nicely through mid-wicket for a single.
82.5 : M Henry to Rabada, Very full and around leg stump, Rabada looks to whip it away but misses.
82.6 : M Henry to K Rabada, FOUR! That's a fine shot! Short of a length outside off, Rabada sees the width and slams it over point to pick up a boundary. These kind of shots will make de Kock wonder why he is shielding his partner.
83.1 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Length ball around off, blocked firmly with a straight bat.
83.2 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Back of a length around leg stump, de Kock works it away behind square on the leg side. Refuses the single.
83.3 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Full and outside off, de Kock drills it through point. Once again, turns down the single.
83.4 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Back of a length outside off, de Kock looks to cut but gets a bottom edge towards the off side. This time he takes the single.
83.5 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, Length ball outside off, punched nicely towards point.
83.6 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, Big appeal but turned down! Back of a length around off, nips back in to ping Rabada on the pads. The umpire turns down the lbw appeal. NZ decide against the review. Replays show that it was GOING OVER LEG STUMP. Good decision.
84.1 : M Henry to Kock, Fuller and around off, driven back to the bowler down the track.
84.2 : M Henry to Kock, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Overpitched ball on the pads, easy for de Kock who shuffles to whip it through mid-wicket for a boundary. He continues to make dents into the NZ bowling.
84.3 : M Henry to Kock, Good length outside of, dabbed to point for a single.
84.4 : M Henry to Rabada, Good stop! Full and around off, swinging in, Rabada pushes at it and gets an inside edge to leg gully where Raval saves a certain boundary.
84.5 : M Henry to Rabada, Short ball this time and Rabada misses the pull.
84.6 : M Henry to Rabada, Good length around off, Rabada gets an inside edge on to the pads as the ball goes to leg gully.
85.1 : de Grandhomme to de Kock, Full and outside off, de Kock drives it through the covers. Won't take the single. Obvious isn't it?
85.2 : de Grandhomme to de Kock, Full and around off, leans across and drives it towards mid on.
85.3 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Fuller on middle, leans across and whips it wide of mid on to get a brace.
85.4 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Back of a length outside off, blocked off the back foot to cover.
85.5 : de Grandhomme to Kock, Full and outside off, presses forward and blocks it gently to mid off for a single.
85.6 : de Grandhomme to Rabada, Fuller and outside off, easy for Rabada who slams it through the covers for a brace.
86.1 : M Henry to Kock, Full and around off, de Kock drives it towards mid on.
86.2 : M Henry to Kock, Another length ball around off, de Kock forces it to mid on.
86.3 : M Henry to Kock, SIX! That's been dismantled. Fuller ball in the slot around off, de Kock swings it cleanly over mid-wicket to get a maximum. That's as clean a strike as they come.
86.4 : M Henry to Kock, Full and outside off, pushes it towards cover for a single.
86.5 : M Henry to Rabada, SIX! That's gone all the way! This kid does have some power, doesn't he? Short ball and Rabada is not at all in control as he goes for the pull. Gets a top edge that sails over deep backward square leg for a maximum. It bisected fine leg and deep square leg to perfection, albeit unintentionally.
86.6 : M Henry to Rabada, FOUR! Just over the keeper! More fortune for Rabada. Another short ball and he is once again beaten for pace on the bumper. Gets a top edge that flies over a leaping Watling to the fence. Handy runs these for SA.
NEIL WAGNER is back into the attack!
87.1 : N Wagner to Kock, Good length outside off, de Kock pats it towards point.
87.2 : N Wagner to Kock, Full and around off, leans across and clips it to the leg side.
De Kock has been given out lbw. He opts for the review instantly.
87.3 : Wagner to Kock, OUT! NO TON FOR QUINTON! Second time in as many Tests that he has missed out on a century. Length ball angled in from off stump, late away swing and he misses the flick to be struck on the pads. A huge lbw appeal which is given instantly by the umpire. De Kock wastes no time to review it. Legal ball and there is no bat involved. Hawk Eye confirms the inevitable as the impact is in line and the ball is going to hit leg stump. The on-field call stays and de Kock has to go. A
MORNE MORKEL is the last man in!
87.4 : N Wagner to Morkel, On middle and leg, worked away on the leg side for a single.
87.5 : N Wagner to K Rabada, FOUR! Cracking stroke! Short ball and Rabada doesn't back away from the pull. Strikes it well this time and gets it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. 300 up for SA.
87.6 : N Wagner to K Rabada, Short ball on middle, pulled away on the leg side for a single.
88.1 : M Henry to Rabada, Back of a length outside off, defended solidly off the back foot.
88.2 : M Henry to Rabada, Back of a length outside off, Rabada stays back to punch it through the covers but gets it off the inside half to the leg side for a single.
88.3 : M Henry to M Morkel, FOUR! Edge goes through! Back of a length outside off, Morkel hangs his bat at that one and gets an edge that flies between the slips and gully to the third man fence. Frustrating moments for the Kiwis.
88.4 : M Henry to Morkel, Fuller around middle, worked towards mid-wicket.
88.5 : M Henry to Morkel, HOW DID THAT MISS? Oh, that was so, so close to the leg stump. Full and around leg stump, Morkel makes room to flick but misses it. The ball goes through his pads and just whizzes past the sticks to the keeper.
88.6 : M Henry to M Morkel, FOUR! That's a quality stroke. Fuller ball outside off, Morkel unleashes a cover drive with impeccable timing. Runs bleeding now and the Kiwis will be hurting.
Can Wagner wrap it up?
89.1 : N Wagner to Rabada, FOUR! More runs! Rabada is having fun out there. Another short ball around leg stump, he swivels to pull it away nicely down to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
89.2 : Wagner to K Rabada, OUT! WAGNER WRAPS IT UP! Well-directed bouncer around off, Rabada hasn't backed away from the pull stroke throughout this innings and decides to have another go at a bumper. Gets a top edge that flies high up in the air and Watling does well to cover some yards backwards to his left to take the skier. Wagner finishes with three scalps as SA ARE BOWLED OUT FOR 314.
South Africa will be more than happy with the total that they have racked up on the board. It was all about Quinton de Kock today who came to rescue when his team was in tatters. After losing Faf and Bavuma, the South African keeper kept his cool initially and then up the ante in a stunning manner only to miss out on a ton by mere 10 runs. Some handy contribution from Rabada saw the tourists crossing the 300-run mark which seems to be a very good one.
Matt Henry was the pick of the bowlers for NZ as he picked up a 4-fer. Wagner was unlucky but came back well this morning to snare three to his name. Now, the hosts need to bat really well but it won't be easy against a fiery Protean pace-attack who have the overhead conditions to aid them. Stay tuned for the Kiwi reply...