New Zealand have defeated South Africa by seven wickets within the second Test of the two-match collection on the Seddon Park in Hamilton. With this win, they’ve received the Test collection for the primary time against South Africa of their cricket historical past. It has taken 92 years and 18 makes an attempt for the Kiwis to register their first ever collection win over South Africa within the longest format of the sport.
The hosts wanted 227 runs extra runs to win when play began on day 4 and had 9 wickets in hand. Kane Williamson got here out to bat with the opener Tom Latham and shortly the latter obtained out. Rachin Ravindra then dropped guard with the previous skipper as they added 64 runs for the fourth wicket. Dane Piedt struck for the third time within the innings then to make it 117/3.
This is when South Africa would’ve hoped to set off a collapse and make a comeback. But then a sure Williamson had different concepts as he performed with calm and composure to convey up his thirty second Test century, his third of the collection in 4 innings. Will Young supported him rather well stitching a partnership and bringing a way of calm within the dressing room and within the center as effectively.
The duo made certain to maintain the guests at bay proper via as they added an unbeaten 152 to take New Zealand over the road and sealed the collection 2-0 as effectively. Young additionally scored his fifty remaining not out on 60 whereas Williamson went again on 133. South Africa put up an improved present with an inexperienced group and had been forward within the sport at one stage. But their collapse within the second innings dropping six wickets for simply 33 runs value them the Test match within the end.
