When stumps were drawn, New Zealand was 177-3, trailing South Africa by 131 runs after the tourists were bowled out for 308 following a lower order batting collapse. The New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was 78 not out at the close, having shared a 102-run second wicket partnership with Jeet Raval , then a tense fourth wicket stand with nightwatchman Jeetan Patel .
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Williamson leads Kiwi reply
Kane Williamson and New Zealand’s bowlers led a fightback against South Africa on day two to leave the first Test in Dunedin delicately poised. South Africa lost their last six wickets for 56 runs to be dismissed for 308, before New Zealand ended the day on 117-3 thanks to a battling unbeaten 78 by Williamson.
Shakib Al Hasan bounces back from wild Tim Southee throw to punish…
Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan defied the pain in his ankle from a wild Tim Southee throw to reclaim the advantage for the tourists on day two of the first cricket test. A poor act from senior New Zealand paceman Southee, when he fired a throw back at Shakib and hit him a nasty blow on the left ankle, marred the first session as Bangladesh once again showed fight with the bat.