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New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test Match Summary

NZ vs SA, 2017 - Test Summary

New Zealand vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match Ended   
University Oval, Dunedin , Mar 08, 2017
New Zealand New Zealand
341
South Africa South Africa
308&224/6 (102.0)
New Zealand drew with South Africa
  • Player of the Match
    Dean Elgar
SA 308/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1377-dean-elgar-playerprofile>Dean Elgar</a>
Dean Elgar
140 (299)
  • 24x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 46.82SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1540-temba-bavuma-playerprofile>Temba Bavuma</a>
Temba Bavuma
64 (164)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 39.02SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Trent Boult
ECON 1.95
32.4
OVERS
64/4
R/W
Bowler
Neil Wagner
ECON 2.83
31
OVERS
88/3
R/W
NZ 341/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1058-kane-williamson-playerprofile>Kane Williamson</a>
Kane Williamson
130 (241)
  • 18x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 53.94SR
<a href=/cricket/players/21739-jeet-ashok-raval-playerprofile>Jeet Raval</a>
Jeet Raval
52 (102)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 50.98SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
ECON 3.29
28.3
OVERS
94/5
R/W
Bowler
Morne Morkel
ECON 2.58
24
OVERS
62/2
R/W
SA 224/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1377-dean-elgar-playerprofile>Dean Elgar</a>
Dean Elgar
89 (249)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 35.74SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1579-faf-du-plessis-playerprofile>Faf du Plessis</a>
Faf du Plessis
56 (155)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 36.12SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Neil Wagner
ECON 2.11
27
OVERS
57/2
R/W
Bowler
Jeetan Patel
ECON 2
36
OVERS
72/2
R/W
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So that's it from us! It was an exciting match which rather concluded in not the best of ways. But a draw would be a fair result, reflecting upon both sides' performances. Now the attention moves to the second Test, which takes place at Wellington and will begin on 16th of March. It's going to be a huge match as whoever wins it will take an unassailable lead. Till then, take care! Cheers!
DEAN ELGAR has been adjudged MAN OF THE MATCH for his superb performances in both the innings. He scored his 7th ton in the first innings to help South Africa cross the 300-run mark. And then, 89 in the next innings to take his team to safety.
The New Zealand camp however would be disappointed as they failed to grasp some big chances. They also have a thing to worry about going into the next match as their key players, Ross Taylor and Trent Boult suffered injuries in this Test. South Africa, on the other hand, would be happy with the way they bounced back when under pressure but would look to improve on minor things to get back to their best.
The hosts then struck early in the third innings and it looked as if they could capitalize on their small lead and march towards victory. But once again, Elgar stood tall and stitched some important partnerships with the middle order to take his team to safety. Bowlers from both the teams had a great match as the conditions favoured them. Especially Keshav Maharaj, who took his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests.
It was an evenly fought contest and was nicely poised, before rain had the final say. On a tricky surface, Dean Elgar fought out for the visitors in both innings. His century in the first innings added with a couple of half centuries from Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma took South Africa to a substantial total. In reply, the Black Caps skipper, Kane Williamson lead from the front. He got to his 16th ton and with the support of Jeet Raval and BJ Watling, along with a cameo from Neil Wagner, his team took a lead of 33 runs.
Update 1345 local time - Just as we expected, the umpires have taken the final decision and the play has been called off! THE FIRST TEST ENDS IN A DRAW! The rain spoilt the whole day as we didn't see a single ball being bowled.
Update 1300 local time - So with the rain still pouring over Dunedin, the first session of the final day has been washed out and IT'S LUNCH ON DAY 5! Signs of any play happening today look very, very slim. Let's hope for the best! Stay tuned for further updates!
Not a good news to start the day! It's RAINING OVER at Dunedin and the signs are ominous. Hope the weather clears rather quickly and we get to see some cricketing action!
Hello and a warm welcome to the final day of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa. A couple of 50-plus stands involving Elgar yesterday saw the Proteas get to a position of safety. They are effectively 191/6. And with the pitch helping the bowlers, the visitors look in a good position. The hosts on the other hand would look to wrap up things quickly and try to repeat their performance against Bangladesh from the previous series. How will the final day pan out?
... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...
Right then! We are down to the final day of this opening Test. A grim forecast tomorrow suggests this one heading towards a draw but for cricket's sake, we hope for the rain to stay away. The pitch is not the easiest to bat on and say, if we get a full day's play, a target in excess of 225 may not be chaseable in the fourth innings. Play will start early tomorrow, at 1040 local (2140 GMT, previous night) with 94 overs scheduled. Do join us for all the action from Day 5. Until then, you can catch all the action from the first Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Test in Galle. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
With Trent Boult not fit, it turned out to be a big blow to the Kiwis as they were able to use only one pacer with the second new ball. Wagner bowled his heart out, picking up 2 wickets while Patel was brilliant with his 2 scalps.
Terrific fight shown by South Africa. They were lucky this morning, but Dean Elgar and JP Duminy survived those tough moments with a 74-run stand. That was followed by another 80-run partnership for the 4th wicket between Elgar and Faf du Plessis before a minor collapse occurred towards the end.
New Zealand will be disappointed with their day's efforts. They could have had the Proteas on the mat had they taken their chances. They bounced back towards the end of the day but is it too late? Technically they have the whole of tomorrow but then the forecast is poorer than today.
End of a good session for both sides. The Proteas scored 67 runs while the Kiwis picked up 3 wickets. The visiting side is ahead by 191 runs and looks pretty much safe in this Test.
That is it then! The light has not improved and it will be STUMPS ON DAY 4.
Another look at the light meter and umpire Bruce Oxenford is not happy this time. The players are off but it is not the end of the day yet. Though, having said that, we are not far from the close either. Stay tuned...
101.6
0
Jeetan Patel To Vernon Philander
Flatter through the air outside off, Philander covers his stumps and defends it off the back foot on the leg side.
101.5
0
Jeetan Patel To Vernon Philander
Served outside off, spinning in, VP shuffles and takes a huge stride forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
101.4
0
Jeetan Patel To Vernon Philander
Comes from over the wicket, spins in, Vernon shuffles a touch and flicks it to mid-wicket.
101.3
0
Jeetan Patel To Vernon Philander
On the pads, defended from within the crease.
101.2
0
Jeetan Patel To Vernon Philander
Off spinner around middle, Philander blocks it on the leg side.
101.1
0
Jeetan Patel To Vernon Philander
On middle and off, spinning down leg, defended with the turn.
More looks at the light meter. Play continues.... might be the last over of the day.
Over 101 : 224/6
0 Runs
du Plessis
56 (155)
V. Philander
1 (6)
M. Santner
19-5-37-1
100.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Slower through the air outside off, defended solidly.
100.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Sliding in, FdP closes the face of the bat early and gets a leading edge on the off side.
100.4
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Flatter through the air outside off, Faf prods forward to defend, gets an outside edge past first slip to backward point.
100.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
GREAT DELIVERY! Bounce and turn! Tossed up slower through the air outside off, spins away with bounce, du Plessis who is proding forward in defence gets beaten by that superb delivery.
100.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Full outside off, driven to covers again.
100.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Nicely looped delivery outside off, driven powerfully but straight to the man at extra cover.
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue University Oval, Dunedin
  • Weather Rainy
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result New Zealand drew with South Africa
  • Player of the Match Dean Elgar
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Bruce Oxenford (AUS) and Rod Tucker (AUS)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: South Africa 229/4 in 90.0 overs
  • New ball taken: South Africa 211/4 in 81.1 overs
  • South Africa 200/4 in 77.3 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 199/4 in 74.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 of 88 balls between D Elgar (26) and T Bavuma (24)
  • D Elgar 7th Test hundred: 102 runs in 197 balls (19x4) (0x6)
  • Tea: South Africa 153/4 in 62.0 overs
  • South Africa 152/4 in 59.5 overs
  • Referral 2 (58.3 overs): du Plessis against NZ (LBW) - Successful (NZ 2, SA 1)
  • du Plessis 10th Test fifty: 51 runs in 111 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 101 of 213 balls between D Elgar (60) and du Plessis (41)
  • Drinks: South Africa 103/3 in 47.0 overs
  • South Africa 103/3 in 46.3 overs
  • D Elgar Test fifty: 50 runs in 124 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 of 97 balls between D Elgar (28) and du Plessis (22)
  • D Elgar dropped on 36 by B Watling in 32.1 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 63/3 in 31 overs
  • South Africa 50/3 in 25.4 overs
  • South Africa 22/3: JP Duminy c R Taylor b N Wagner 1(2)
  • Referral 1 (18.6 overs): JP Duminy against NZ (Caught) - Unsuccessful (NZ 2, SA 1)
  • Drinks: South Africa 16/1 in 16.0 overs
  • This is T Boult's 50th Test match for New Zealand
  • Stumps: New Zealand 177/3 in 55.0 overs
  • New Zealand 150/2 in 43.4 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 127/2 in 39.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 of 170 balls between J Raval (47) and K Williamson (52)
  • K Williamson 26th Test fifty: 52 runs in 87 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • J Raval 3rd Test fifty: 52 runs in 95 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • New Zealand 101/1 in 32.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 of 115 balls between J Raval (21) and K Williamson (27)
  • Tea: New Zealand 59/1 in 24.0 overs
  • New Zealand 51/1 in 21.5 overs
  • Innings Break: South Africa 308/10 in 122.4 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 301/8 in 118 overs
  • South Africa 300/8 in 117.2 overs
  • Referral 3 (116.3 overs): NZ against K Rabada (Caught) - Unsuccessful (NZ 1, SA 2)
  • Drinks: South Africa 255/5 in 105.0 overs
  • T Bavuma 5th Test fifty: 51 runs in 143 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 250/4 in 101.3 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 100 of 247 balls between D Elgar (51) and T Bavuma (47)
  • Stumps: South Africa 38/1 in 18.0 overs
  • Bad Light: South Africa 38/1 in 18.0 overs
  • Crowd Trouble: South Africa 14/1 in 6.5 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 341/10 in 114.3 overs
  • K Maharaj takes his maiden 5-wicket haul in Tests : 5/94 (28.3)
  • Tea: New Zealand 304/8 in 108.0 overs
  • B Watling 13th Test fifty: 50 runs in 127 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • New Zealand 300/7 in 105.3 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 281/6 in 95.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (92.3 overs): SA against M Santner (Caught) - Unsuccessful (NZ 2, SA 1)
  • New ball taken: New Zealand 263/5 in 85.5 overs
  • New Zealand 251/5 in 82.2 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 247/5 in 82 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 of 87 balls between K Williamson (29) and B Watling (20)
  • K Williamson 16th Test hundred: 100 runs in 195 balls (14x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 1 (72.4 overs): B Watling against SA (LBW) - Successful (NZ 2, SA 2)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 201/5 in 68.0 overs
  • New Zealand 200/5 in 67.3 overs
  • Bad Light: South Africa 224/6 in 102.0 overs
  • du Plessis 11th Test fifty: 50 runs in 142 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 200/4 in 92.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 195/4 in 91.0 overs
  • New ball taken: South Africa 176/3 in 82.1 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 of 172 balls between D Elgar (29) and du Plessis (21)
  • Tea: South Africa 157/3 in 74.0 overs
  • Referral 4 (73.6 overs): D Elgar against NZ (Caught) - Successful (NZ 0, SA 1)
  • South Africa 150/3 in 68.1 overs
  • D Elgar dropped on 61 by T Latham in 64.1 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 130/3 in 58.0 overs
  • D Elgar 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 144 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • D Elgar dropped on 48 by sub(de Grandhomme) in 53.1 overs
  • South Africa 113/3: JP Duminy lbw b Neil Wagner 39(91)
  • Referral 3 (48.5 overs): JP Duminy against NZ (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 0, SA 1)
  • Lunch: South Africa 100/2 in 43.0 overs
  • South Africa 100/2 in 42.4 overs
  • D Elgar dropped on 35 by B Watling in 40.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (39.3 overs): NZ against JP Duminy (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 0, SA 2)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 of 105 balls between D Elgar (23) and JP Duminy (27)
  • JP Duminy completes 2000 runs in Test
  • JP Duminy dropped on 6 by T Latham in 28.1 overs
  • South Africa 52/2 in 27.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (24.3 overs): NZ against JP Duminy (Caught) - Unsuccessful (NZ 1, SA 2)
  • Bad Light: South Africa 39/2 in 22.0 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: South Africa 38/1 in 18.0 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 224/6 in 120 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 224/6 in 102.0 overs
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