New Zealand vs. South Africa


The second match of the two-test series between New Zealand and South Africa is being played in Hamilton. On the first day of the match on Tuesday, South Africa suffered a loss of six wickets by the end of the day's play, scoring 220 runs.

Visiting team South Africa's Ruhan Swart and Sean Van Berg returned unbeaten after scoring 55 and 34 runs, respectively. Swart scored his maiden half-century in Test cricket. New Zealand's RachinRavindra took the most wickets.

South Africa's poor start

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, South Africa had a poor start. Wicketkeeper-batsman Clyde Fortuin was out without opening his account. Following this, the team suffered another blow as captain Neil Brand departed after scoring 25 runs. Reynard van Tonder scored 32 runs before getting out. Zubayr Hamza scored 20 and David Bedingham made 39 runs. Kagiso Petersen returned to the pavilion after scoring two runs.

Rachin Ravindra has taken three wickets for the New Zealand team.

Rachin has taken the most wickets so far.

From the New Zealand side, Rachin Ravindra has taken 3 wickets. Apart from him, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke, and Neil Wagner got 1-1 wickets each. Captain Tim Southee conceded 54 runs in 21 overs. During this time, he bowled 7 maiden overs.

Playing Eleven of Both Teams

New Zealand: Tim Southee (Captain), Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Ken Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Matt Henry, Neil Wagner, and William O'Rourke.

South Africa: Neil Brand (Captain), Clyde Fortuin, Reynard van Tonder, Zubayr Hamza, David Bedingham, Kagiso Petersen, Ruhan de Swart, Sean von Berg, Dane Piedt, Sisanda Magala, and Daryn Dupavillon.

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