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New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 4: South Africa feel the heat as New Zealand have victory in sight

Posted on March 28, 2017 by bimalmirwani

New Zealand are closing in on victory heading into the final day

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An incredible all-round bowling performance by New Zealand put them on track for a series-levelling win over South Africa on the fourth day of the third Test in Hamilton.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 1: Rain halts New Zealand’s charge

Posted on March 25, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Henry removed De Bruyn and Duminy

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New Zealand seamers Matt Henry and Colin de Grandhomme took out South Africa’s top order, but their hopes of inflicting further damage on the Proteas did not come to fruition due to heavy rain.

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Boult to miss third Test

Posted on March 24, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Trent required a little further time to be ready for the demands of Test cricket”

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New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult has been ruled out of the third Test against South Africa after failing to sufficiently recover from an upper leg injury.

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Southee to miss third Test

Posted on March 23, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Southee will miss the third Test against South Africa

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New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee will play no part in the third Test against South Africa in Hamilton due to a torn hamstring.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2: De Kock, Bavuma rescue South Africa from dire situation

Posted on March 17, 2017 by bimalmirwani

De Kock scored his eighth Test fifty

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South Africa were on the verge of a major collapse against New Zealand on the second day in Wellington, but Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma spearheaded the Proteas’ revival with knocks of 91 and 89 respectively.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1: New Zealand strike twice after being bowled out for 268

Posted on March 16, 2017 by bimalmirwani

New Zealand struck twice at the end of the opening day

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New Zealand dismissed South African openers Stephen Cook and Dean Elgar in the space of six balls to keep themselves in contention at the end of an entertaining first day in Wellington.

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Broom called up as Taylor’s replacement

Posted on March 12, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“It does provide an opportunity for Neil to step up and show us that he is ready for Test cricket”

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New Zealand have brought in Neil Broom as a replacement for middle order batsman Ross Taylor ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Wellington on March 16.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 5th ODI: South Africa clinch decider, regain No.1 ranking

Posted on March 4, 2017 by bimalmirwani

South Africa celebrate after winning the series 3-2

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South Africa proved to be too much for New Zealand to handle in the fifth ODI in Auckland as the Proteas powered their way to a six-wicket win.

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Neesham, Patel back for first Test against South Africa

Posted on March 3, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Jimmy has impressed so far this summer and we’ve seen improvement in his game”

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New Zealand have drafted all-rounder James Neesham and veteran spinner Jeetan Patel into their squad for the first Test against South Africa, which begins on March 8 in Dunedin.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd ODI: De Villiers makes history as South Africa go 2-1 up

Posted on February 25, 2017 by bimalmirwani

De Villiers holds the record for being the fastest batsman to score 9,000 ODI runs

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South Africa captain AB de Villiers led by example as he struck a quickfire 85 to lead his side to a 159-run win over New Zealand in the third ODI in Wellington.

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