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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
“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.
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.
