SA batsmen must cash in
The Proteas trail by 244 runs and have eight first-innings wickets in hand at the start of day two in Wellington.
The Proteas trail by 244 runs and have eight first-innings wickets in hand at the start of day two in Wellington.
Dale Steyn could be close to a return after tweeting about his shoulder injury on Thursday.
The Lions are in knock-out cricket territory as they prepare to take on the Titans at the Wanderers on Friday.
JP Duminy’s 4-47 against New Zealand on Thursday has opened up the idea of him embracing an all-round role for the Proteas.
Henry Nicholls and BJ Watling’s assured batting performances on an improving pitch should encourage the Proteas ahead of day two in Wellington.
JP Duminy’s wicket of Henry Nicholls (118) sparked innings-best figures of 4-47 on day one of the second Test against New Zealand on Thursday.
JP Duminy’s 4-47 restricted New Zealand to 268, before the Proteas struggled to 24-2 on day one in Wellington.
Henry Nicholls pushed on to 74 as New Zealand recovered to 160-5 by tea against the Proteas in Wellington.
Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada took three wickets between them to leave New Zealand struggling on 73-4 going into lunch.
The Proteas have won the toss and have opted to field first in the second Test, as they look to go 1-0 up against New Zealand.
Ex-Proteas wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile was found not guilty of assaulting a minor on Wednesday.
Vaughn van Jaarsveld’s 108 off 77 balls and Andile Phehlukwayo’s 64 off 47, helped the Dolphins claim a 118-run win against the Lions in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
Your essential guide to the second Test between the Proteas and the Black Caps, which starts on Thursday.
Faf du Plessis has singled out Kane Williamson’s wicket as the key to victory for the Proteas in the second Test in Wellington.
Trent Boult has been ruled out of the second Test at the Basin Reserve, starting in Wellington on Thursday.