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.
Latham ensured New Zealand made an excellent start to their innings
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New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Jeet Raval helped their side get off to a strong start after the Black Caps bowled South Africa out for 314 on the second day 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.
“I think he’s done really well with the New Zealand team”
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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been heavily criticised after his side were beaten by eight wickets in the second Test against South Africa in Wellington.
“Resting him for someone else is not an option”
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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has been given the green light to feature in the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
“I think ‘Quinny’ just needs to back himself”
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Quinton de Kock is known for being one of South Africa’s most explosive batsmen, but lately he has been kept under wraps by veteran New Zealand spinner Jeetan Patel.
“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.
Elgar scored his sixth Test fifty
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South Africa opener Dean Elgar scored 89 and captain Faf du Plessis made an unbeaten 56 to leave their side within touching distance of a 200-run lead on the penultimate day 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.
