The rain had the final say in Dunedin
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An intriguing finish could have been in store on the final day of the first Test in Dunedin, but bad weather kept New Zealand and South Africa off the pitch the entire day and ended the match as a draw.
Maharaj finished with career-best figures of 5-94 off 28.3 overs
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South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj took a five-wicket haul to ensure things didn’t get out of hand for his side on the third day of the first Test in Dunedin.
“It’s just a small tear so it was nice to contribute in some sort of way”
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New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor may be ruled out for the rest of the ongoing Test series against South Africa after being diagnosed with a low grade tear in his right calf.
“The time we give him now to strengthen his hamstrings will play a big role in mitigating future risk”
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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill will miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after aggravating a pair of hamstring injuries.
“It’s a shame for us. He is a big player”
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New Zealand left-arm seamer Trent Boult has admitted that veteran batsman Ross Taylor’s calf injury “doesn’t look too good”.
Williamson struck 11 boundaries during his unbeaten knock of 78
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson led by example with an unbeaten 78 after South Africa were bowled out for 308 on the second day of the first Test in Dunedin.
Elgar celebrates after scoring his seventh Test century
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South Africa claimed the first day honours in Dunedin after opening batsman Dean Elgar rescued his side from a dire situation with an unbeaten knock of 128.
“I’m really excited to see what he’s got. We’ve missed him”
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South Africa have confirmed that pace bowler Morne Morkel will play in his first Test match since January 2016.
“Free State against Northerns – it used to be pretty feisty”
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Proteas opener Dean Elgar and New Zealand left-arm seamer Neil Wagner’s rivalry has been simmering since they were both in school in South Africa. But, they are now looking forward to resurrecting it in the three-Test series that starts on Wednesday.
“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.
