South Africa hold aces despite collapse

Centurion, Aug 29:
South Africa held on to a strong position despite a top-order batting collapse in their second innings on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand today.
South Africa were 105 for six at the close, an overall lead of 372 runs on a pitch at Centurion’s SuperSport Park offering assistance to bowlers, with swing, seam and uneven bounce.
New Zealand hit back after conceding a first innings lead of 267, with Tim Southee and Trent Boult taking two wickets each to reduce South Africa to 47 for four. Doug Bracewell and Neil Wagner also picked up wickets, with only Quinton de Kock shining for the South Africans, with his second half-century of the match.
South Africa’s three-pronged pace attack was mainly responsible for New Zealand being bowled out for 214 in their first innings. (PTI)

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