Proteas test tour of New Zealand 2024

[sand_man]

Boys getting pumped. Good grief.

Ravindra on the brink of a double century.

 

[3WA]

We just gotta let New Zealand bat until lunch on Day 5, and then bat out two sessions.

 

[3WA]

32/3. So the batting is at the same level as it's always been.

 

[ghaye]

The only unknown in this Test is whether NZ will enforce the follow-on.

 

[3WA]

The only unknown in this Test is whether NZ will enforce the follow-on.

No, Ravindra wants another double.

 

[stefan9]

Batting was also going to be tough after being in the field for nearly 2 days. Seems brand got it badly wrong at the toss.

I have liked Ruan De swardt. Its unfortunate that he is playing in an attack with no penetration. His extremely tight bowling would work well with a striker at the other end.

 

[ShloshMalosh]

Been a good first session. we have kept it tight and gave nothing away. Only thing we would have wanted more is kane early.
59/2

2 days later....

 

[Dan C]

SA 80/4

Day 2: Stumps - South Africa trail by 431 runs

 

[ShloshMalosh]

SA 80/4

Day 2: Stumps - South Africa trail by 431 runs

game, set, match im afraid.

are they playing on a pane of glass?

 

[WaxLyrical]

Now they're going drone on about the inexperience costing us and they should've send the A-Team blah blah

 

[Dan C]

game, set, match im afraid.

are they playing on a pane of glass?

 

[ShloshMalosh]

Now they're going drone on about the inexperience costing us and they should've send the A-Team blah blah

is what it is. at least CSA gave assurances that they have planned better for the future...

i dont think its fair to place the blame solely at their feet

 

[ShloshMalosh]

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i dont think this one is gonna work hey...

 

[Dan C]

SA 162
NZ 511 & 179/4

Day 3: Stumps - New Zealand lead by 528 runs

 

[sand_man]

How many catches did we drop? Checking a highlights package and there at least 2...

 

[sand_man]

Catching is becoming our nemesis. I think for every 10% of catches missed, chances of victory depreciate by 25%. So drop 4 catches in an innings and your chances of victory are 0...

 

[ShloshMalosh]

shame.... i have fortunately NOT been watching...

school fees for these lads... the better of them will come out stronger hopefully

 

[stefan9]

How many catches did we drop? Checking a highlights package and there at least 2...

Believe we dropped kane 4 times in the test.
Catching is a problem with the main side as well but kg & co keep creating chances. With this attack all chances need to be taken.

 

[stefan9]

Lost vs NZ by 281. Better effort in the second innings but not enough.

Result
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test
South Africa tour of New Zealand

NZ 511 & 179/4d
SA 162 & 247
New Zealand won by 281 runs

Click here to view more @espncricinfo :https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...th-africa-1st-test-1388221/live-cricket-score

 

[Dan C]

New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test​

New Zealand
Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Tim Southee(c), Neil Wagner, William ORourke

South Africa
Clyde Fortuin(w), Neil Brand(c), Raynard van Tonder, Zubayr Hamza, David Bedingham, Keegan Petersen, Ruan de Swardt, Shaun von Berg, Dane Piedt, Tshepo Moreki, Dane Paterson

South Africa have won the toss and have opted to bat