New Zealand won by an innings and 276 Runs
Day 3
RSA -111(Overs 41.4)
New Zealand claim 12 crucial points! 🙌
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New Zealand beat South Africa by an innings and 276 runs to go 1-0 up in the two-match Test series 💪#NZvSA | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/SvmhtSDHNb
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Tim Southee dismisses Kyle Verreynne for 30.
New Zealand are three wickets away from winning the first Test.
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South Africa are 88/6!
The visitors lose Temba Bavuma for 41 and still trail by 299 runs.
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Kyle Jamieson picks up his first wicket! 💥
South Africa lose Zubayr Hamza and are in big trouble at 46/5.
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Matt Henry is unstoppable! 👊
Rassie van der Dussen is dismissed early on day three and South Africa are 34/4.
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🏏 Day three action in Christchurch set to begin!
Can New Zealand continue their momentum or will South Africa fight back today?
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Day 2
NZ -482
RSA -34/3 (Overs 9)
South Africa trail by 353 Runs
South Africa trail by 353 runs at stumps on day two.
New Zealand were dominant in all three sessions and sit in a very comfortable position in the first Test.#NZvSA | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/quK25g0Wzv
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South Africa lose three early wickets!
The visitors are struggling at 4/3 after losing Sarel Erwee (0), Dean Elgar (0) and Aiden Markram (2).
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New Zealand finish their innings with a lead of 387 runs. Henry Nicholls (105) led the way for the hosts with a brilliant century.
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After his seven-wicket haul with the ball, Matt Henry has delivered with the bat, bringing up his second Test fifty 🔥
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Half-century for Tom Blundell! 👏
The New Zealand 'keeper brings up his fifty as the hosts look in control of the first Test.
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Tea on day two in Christchurch 🫖
New Zealand continue their momentum and have a massive 261-run lead heading into the break.
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Henry Nicholls departs for 105!
Duanne Olivier picks up the crucial wicket for the visitors.
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Henry Nicholls brings up his eighth Test century 👏
His brilliant innings has helped New Zealand take a big lead in the first Test.
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Glenton Stuurman picks up his first Test wicket!
The South African debutant strikes early in the second session dismissing Daryl Mitchell for 16.
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Lunch on day two at Christchurch 🍲
The first session belonged to New Zealand with Henry Nicholls (86*) and Daryl Mitchell (14*) extending their lead to 140 runs.
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Neil Wagner departs for 49! 👀
A brilliant counter-attacking innings from the nightwatchman comes to an end. New Zealand are 191/4.
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Henry Nicholls brings up his 50! 👏
New Zealand are off to a great start on day two, as they build on an early lead.
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Day two #WTC23 action between New Zealand and South Africa is upon us in Christchurch!
Henry Nicholls (37*) will resume with Neil Wagner (2*).
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Day 1
RSA -95
NZ -116/3 (Overs 39)
New Zealand lead by 21 Runs
New Zealand finish day one with a lead of 21 runs thanks to a sensational seven-wicket haul by Matt Henry earlier in the day.#NZvSA | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/f3SayQR4aM
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Marco Jansen gets the breakthrough 👊
New Zealand are 18/1 after losing opener Will Young.
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Matt Henry has produced one of the best Test bowling figures for a New Zealand bowler 👏#NZvSA | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/Pj1FfE2PSG
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South Africa are bowled out for 95!
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Matt Henry picks up his fourth wicket 🔥
New Zealand continue their brilliant bowling and have South Africa on the ropes at 85/6.
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Tim Southee dismisses Temba Bavuma ☝️
South Africa continue to struggle on day one at 52/5.
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Lunch on day one in Christchurch 🍲
An ideal opening session for New Zealand with South Africa reeling at 44/4.
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Two wickets in an over for Matt Henry 🔥
South Africa are in trouble at 37/4 after losing both Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen in quick succession.
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Two early wickets at Christchurch 👊
New Zealand dismiss both the South African openers with some disciplined bowling. The visitors are 22/2.
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🪙 New Zealand have won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against South Africa.
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New Zealand 🆚 South Africa promises to be a cracker of a contest 🤩
Who will win the first Test which begins at the Hagley Oval from tomorrow?
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