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.
“I believe in the guys and our top order is the best in the world”
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Captain AB de Villiers is not worried by the poor performance of South Africa’s main batsmen in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand.
Guptill has not played Test cricket since October 2016
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New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has made it clear that opening batsman Martin Guptill won’t earn a Test recall following his superb knock of 180 not out on Wednesday. Continue reading
Guptill celebrates after bringing up his 12th ODI century
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Returning from a pair of hamstring injuries, New Zealand opener Martin Guptill put on a show in the fourth ODI in Hamilton as he hammered an unbeaten 180 to lead the Black Caps to a seven-wicket win over South Africa. Continue reading
“The longer that I’ve played the more I’ve learnt to manage myself”
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South Africa seamer Kagiso Rabada has made it clear that he is the best judge when it comes to managing his workload and avoiding injuries. Continue reading
“He’s a world-class player and [we’re] pleased to have him back”
New Zealand will welcome back opening batsman Martin Guptill for the fourth ODI against South Africa in Hamilton on March 1.
De Kock made his 10th ODI fifty
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Quinton de Kock hammered a superb 69, while captain AB de Villiers struck a game-winning boundary off the penultimate ball of the match as South Africa beat New Zealand by four wickets in a rain-affected showdown in Hamilton.
It is unclear whether Guptill will be fit for the third ODI
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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill’s stint on the sidelines continues as he has been ruled out of the one-off Twenty20 International and first two ODIs against South Africa due to a hamstring injury.
“There have been shortcomings identified in McLean Park’s drainage and irrigation system”
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The fourth ODI between New Zealand and South Africa was originally scheduled to be held at McLean Park in Napier, but it has been shifted to Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Guptill injured his hamstring in the first ODI against Australia on January 30
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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill and wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi have fully recovered from their respective injuries and have subsequently been picked for one-off Twenty20 International and first two ODIs against South Africa.
