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Post by newby on Feb 7, 2024 19:39:06 GMT
New Zealand won by an innings and some. With the SA20 down to the final 3 teams there must be a few players available to bolster the South African squad for the second and final test starting on Sunday. I don't suppose that will happen though.
For a couple of names, Neil Brand, and Durham's David Bedingham this may be a stepping stone. Duanne Olivier perhaps less so.
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Post by davemorton on Feb 14, 2024 2:14:38 GMT
I am up in the middle of the night - again - watching NZ v SA at gorgeous Seddon park, Hamilton.
The pitch is seaming and turning, and scoring is very slow. Kane Williamson out, as I type, NZ 86 for three in reply to SA 242 all out. Only a shadow SA XI, about a 3rd XI, I would guess, but they are putting up a fight, in this 2nd Test. Great cricket to watch
Much to enjoy. In Rachin Ravindra. NZ seem to have unearthed a world class all-rounder. Also, yet another top-class quickie in Will O'Rourke. The SA fast bowler Tshepo Moreki is also impressive, as is journeyman pro Dane Paterson, in these conditions.
I'm going to record the final session and watch it tomorrow. NZ have a 2-match Test series against Oz, still to come. What a great winter of cricket this has been!
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