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New Zealand vs South Africa, 3rd Test Match Summary

NZ vs SA, 2017 - Test Summary

New Zealand vs South Africa Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Seddon Park, Hamilton , Mar 25, 2017
New Zealand New Zealand
489
South Africa South Africa
314&80/5 (39.0)
New Zealand drew with South Africa
  • Player of the Match
    Kane Williamson
SA 314/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1577-quinton-de-kock-playerprofile>Quinton de Kock</a>
Quinton de Kock
90 (118)
  • 11x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 76.27SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1579-faf-du-plessis-playerprofile>Faf du Plessis</a>
Faf du Plessis
53 (108)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 49.07SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Matt Henry
ECON 3.87
24
OVERS
93/4
R/W
Bowler
Neil Wagner
ECON 4.10
25.2
OVERS
104/3
R/W
NZ 489/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1058-kane-williamson-playerprofile>Kane Williamson</a>
Kane Williamson
176 (285)
  • 16x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 61.75SR
<a href=/cricket/players/21739-jeet-ashok-raval-playerprofile>Jeet Raval</a>
Jeet Raval
88 (254)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 34.64SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Morne Morkel
ECON 2.76
36.1
OVERS
100/4
R/W
Bowler
Kagiso Rabada
ECON 3.58
34
OVERS
122/4
R/W
SA 80/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/693-hashim-amla-playerprofile>Hashim Amla</a>
Hashim Amla
19 (40)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 47.5SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1577-quinton-de-kock-playerprofile>Quinton de Kock</a>
Quinton de Kock
15 (39)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 38.46SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jeetan Patel
ECON 1.83
12
OVERS
22/2
R/W
Bowler
Colin de Grandhomme
ECON 1.87
8
OVERS
15/1
R/W
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With that, we come to an end of South Africa's tour of New Zealand. It's been a largely competitive series, played in good spirits as well and we hope you enjoyed our coverage of the same. Until next time, it's goodbye from us.
FAF DU PLESSIS says that he was pleasantly surprised by the weather this morning. Praises New Zealand for playing good cricket in the game. Expresses happiness at winning another overseas series but isn't happy with the batting performance over the series which he feels could have been better. Opines that South Africa have ended the season on a high after having started from a low position. Ends by saying that his side are well-tuned for the Champions Trophy coming up.
KANE WILLIAMSON (MAN OF THE MATCH) Admits that it's frustrating that one day of bad weather cost New Zealand although he feels his side has finished on a high. States that it's been a good series for his side and opines that there has been lot of positives for New Zealand in several departments. Concludes by saying that his side has some useful preparations left for the Champions Trophy and expects his side to be well-prepared.
With a big lead of 175, New Zealand then drove home the advantage with an excellent final session on day four, removing five SA wickets rather cheaply with some skillful bowling, both from their pacers and spinners. Du Plessis and de Kock survived still stumps and that proved enough as the final day was washed away. The hosts will surely be shattered. On the other hand, South Africa will be relieved - they were the better team in the last two Tests but were outplayed in this game.
New Zealand started well with a solid opening stand but it was the big partnership between Williamson and Raval that put the Kiwis firmly on top. The opener missed out on a ton but his skipper didn't and Williamson ensured that he made it really big one with able contributions from Santner and de Grandhomme down the order. Morkel was the pick of the bowlers with a 4-fer while Rabada who also helped himself to four wickets. It was a toil for SA's bowlers overall.
New Zealand will be gutted at being denied at the final step. They played brilliantly in this Test match to give themselves a chance of leveling the series. The pacers bowled exceedingly well to limit South Africa to 314 on a decent track with Henry being the standout performer. De Kock rescued the Proteas once again after the innings had slipped despite fifties from Amla and du Plessis up the order.
UPDATE 1320 LOCAL - The inevitable has happened. PLAY HAS BEEN CALLED OFF. That obviously means that the game has ended in a draw. Such a shame as it was shaping up for an exciting final day's play but rain has played spoilsport. South Africa win the 3-match Test series 1-0.
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the final day's play. Unfortunately, the news isn't encouraging in Hamilton. It had been raining incessantly since yesterday night and has just relented a while back. It's extremely murky and the outfield has taken a beating. New Zealand were in box position yesterday after a superb final session but it seems like that they may not be able to have a crack at the Proteas today. Stay tuned as more updates come your way.
.....DAY 5, SESSION 1.....
All the NZ bowlers were brilliant in the extended final session to give their side a realistic chance of squaring the series. The first session will be crucial tomorrow for them as a couple of wickets early can seal the deal while SA will want a big partnership. Earlier in the day, Santner and de Grandhomme made vital contributions to support Williamson's big hundred as the Kiwis amassed a healthy lead. How will things pan out tomorrow? Weather is a concern although it was perfect today. Join us at 1030 local for the final day's play. Cheers!
Excellent final session for the Kiwis and it has meant that they are now in firm control of this Test match. The New Zealand bowlers made good use of the new ball while Patel came to the party by scalping two big wickets as well. Debutant de Bruyn was unfortunate to be run out after a collision with Amla. The Proteas slipped further with Bavuma's dismissal before du Plessis and de Kock joined hands to prevent further damage. A huge task awaits them on the final day if the tourists are to save the game.
38.6
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
A loud shout for LBW, turned down! Tossed up delivery around off, skidding through the surface as de Kock looks to defend. He misses and is hit on the pads. Patel appeals for an LBW but nothing from the umpire. Replays show there was an inside edge. STUMPS ON DAY 4, SA TRAIL BY 95!
38.5
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Sliding in from around off, de Kock is rock solid in defense.
38.4
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Floats it up outside off, driven towards covers.
38.3
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Loopy ball around off, defended down with a straight bat.
38.2
4
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Short and outside off, de Kock is quick to camp back and cut it behind point for a boundary towards third man.
38.1
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Flatter and quicker outside off, de Kock leaves it alone.
Final over the day. Can NZ sneak one more?
Over 38 : 76/5
5 Runs
  • 137.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 437.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
du Plessis
15 (51)
de Kock
11 (33)
M. Santner
3-0-7-0
37.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Full and around off, defended into the ground.
37.5
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
37.4
4
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
FOUR! Easily done! Flattish outside off, du Plessis goes back and crunches it past covers for a boundary. Played it really well.
37.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Flatter around middle, Faf du Plessis defends it off the back foot.
37.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Faf du Plessis
Sliding in from around middle, du Plessis defends it down.
37.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Quinton de Kock
Full around middle and leg, worked towards the on side for a single.
Over 37 : 71/5
1 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 136.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
du Plessis
11 (46)
de Kock
10 (32)
J. Patel
11-2-18-2
36.6
0
Jeetan Patel To Faf du Plessis
Tossed up ball outside off, Faf pads it away.
36.5
0
Jeetan Patel To Faf du Plessis
Flatter one around middle, defended with a straight bat off the back foot.
36.4
1
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Full outside off, driven towards sweeper cover for one.
36.3
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Tosses up outside off, de Kock gets down to sweep but misses as the ball lobs off Watling's pads and it's taken by de Grandhomme at first slip.
36.2
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Loopy delivery around off, driven towards the cover fielder.
36.1
0
Jeetan Patel To Quinton de Kock
Floats it up outside off, de Kock looks to drive but gets it off the outer half of the bat towards point.
Full Commentary
39 OV
4 Runs
J. Patel to de Kock
  • 038.1
  • 438.2
  • 038.3
  • 038.4
  • 038.5
  • 038.6
38 OV
5 Runs
M. Santner to de Kock du Plessis
  • 137.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 437.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
37 OV
1 Runs
J. Patel to de Kock du Plessis
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 136.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
36 OV
1 Runs
M. Santner to de Kock du Plessis
  • 035.1
  • 135.2
  • 035.3
  • 035.4
  • 035.5
  • 035.6
35 OV
3 Runs
J. Patel to de Kock du Plessis
  • 134.1
  • 034.2
  • 034.3
  • 034.4
  • 034.5
  • 234.6
34 OV
1 Runs
M. Santner to de Kock
  • 033.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 033.5
  • 133.6
33 OV
1 Runs
J. Patel to de Kock du Plessis
  • 032.1
  • 132.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 032.6
32 OV
3 Runs
M. Henry to de Kock du Plessis
  • 231.1
  • 031.2
  • 131.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
0 Runs
J. Patel to du Plessis
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 030.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
0 Runs
M. Henry to de Kock
  • 029.1
  • 029.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
29 OV
1 Runs
J. Patel to de Kock du Plessis
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 128.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
1 Runs
M. Henry to T. Bavuma de Kock du Plessis
  • 027.1
  • W 27.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
1 Runs
J. Patel to T. Bavuma du Plessis
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
8 Runs
de Grandhomme to du Plessis
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 425.5
  • 425.6
25 OV
0 Runs
J. Patel to JP Duminy T. Bavuma
  • 024.1
  • W 24.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
0 Runs
de Grandhomme to du Plessis
  • 023.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
1 Runs
J. Patel to du Plessis JP Duminy
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 122.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
0 Runs
de Grandhomme to JP Duminy
  • 021.1
  • 021.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
2 Runs
J. Patel to H. Amla du Plessis
  • 020.1
  • 220.2
  • W 20.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
5 Runs
N. Wagner to H. Amla JP Duminy
  • 019.1
  • 419.2
  • 019.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
6 Runs
J. Patel to JP Duminy
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 618.6
18 OV
1 Runs
N. Wagner to JP Duminy H. Amla
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
2 Runs
J. Patel to H. Amla JP Duminy
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
4 Runs
N. Wagner to JP Duminy
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
2 Runs
M. Henry to H. Amla
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 214.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
1 Runs
N. Wagner to H. Amla JP Duminy
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
0 Runs
M. Henry to JP Duminy
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
5 Runs
N. Wagner to H. Amla JP Duminy
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 411.3
  • 011.4
  • W 11.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
4 Runs
M. Henry to de Bruyn
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
0 Runs
de Grandhomme to H. Amla
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
1 Runs
M. Henry to H. Amla de Bruyn
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
3 Runs
de Grandhomme to H. Amla de Bruyn
  • 07.1
  • 37.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
0 Runs
M. Henry to de Bruyn
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
0 Runs
de Grandhomme to D. Elgar
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • W 5.6
5 OV
5 Runs
M. Henry to D. Elgar de Bruyn
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
0 Runs
de Grandhomme to de Bruyn
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
M. Henry to D. Elgar
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
4 Runs
de Grandhomme to de Bruyn
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
0 Runs
M. Henry to D. Elgar
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • Weather Rainy
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result New Zealand drew with South Africa
  • Player of the Match Kane Williamson
  • Umpire Bruce Oxenford (AUS), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Kumar Dharmasena (SL)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: South Africa 123/4 in 41.0 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: South Africa 123/4 in 41.0 overs
  • Tea: South Africa 123/4 in 41.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 123/4 in 41.0 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 123/4 in 41.0 overs
  • South Africa 101/4 in 34.3 overs
  • H Amla 32nd Test fifty: 50 runs in 87 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 2 (28.5 overs): NZ against Faf du Plessis (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 0, SA 2)
  • Wet Ground Condition: South Africa 71/3 in 26.4 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 71/3 in 26.4 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 of 103 balls between H Amla (32) and JP Duminy (19)
  • South Africa 51/2 in 18.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (17.4 overs): NZ against JP Duminy (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 1, SA 2)
  • Drinks: South Africa 45/2 in 16.0 overs
  • T de Bruyn makes his Test debut for South Africa
  • Stumps: New Zealand 67/0 in 25.3 overs
  • Bad Light: New Zealand 67/0 in 25.3 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 of 111 balls between J Raval (23) and T Latham (30)
  • New Zealand 53/0 in 18.3 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 28/0 in 12.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (5.6 overs): SA against T Latham (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 2, SA 1)
  • Referral 1 (0.6 overs): T Latham against SA (LBW) - Successful (NZ 2, SA 2)
  • Innings Break: South Africa 314/10 in 89.2 overs
  • South Africa 300/9 in 87.5 overs
  • South Africa 295/9: Q de Kock lbw b Neil Wagner 90(118)
  • Referral 3 (87.3 overs): Q de Kock against NZ (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 2, SA 1)
  • Tea: South Africa 258/8 in 81.2 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 258/8 in 81.2 overs
  • New ball taken: South Africa 253/8 in 80.3 overs
  • South Africa 251/8 in 79.1 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: South Africa 243/7 in 77.0 overs
  • Lunch: South Africa 243/7 in 77.0 overs
  • Q de Kock 9th Test fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • South Africa 201/6 in 65.2 overs
  • V Philander completes 1000 Test runs
  • Drinks: South Africa 177/5 in 59.0 overs
  • Faf du Plessis 12th Test fifty: 50 runs in 94 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 151/5 in 50.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 of 81 balls between Faf du Plessis (21) and T Bavuma (29)
  • Stumps: New Zealand 321/4 in 104.0 overs
  • New Zealand 300/4 in 97.4 overs
  • New Zealand 250/1 in 82.1 overs
  • New ball taken: New Zealand 241/1 in 80.1 overs
  • Referral 3 (79.2 overs): SA against J Raval (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 2, SA 0)
  • K Williamson 17th Test hundred: 100 runs in 151 balls (10x4) (2x6)
  • J Raval dropped on 82 by du Plessis in 78.3 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 150 of 281 balls between J Raval (51) and K Williamson (96)
  • Tea: New Zealand 209/1 in 73.0 overs
  • New Zealand 200/1 in 67.2 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 of 199 balls between J Raval (35) and K Williamson (63)
  • K Williamson completes 5000 Test runs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 174/1 in 61.0 oversDrinks: New Zealand 174/1 in 61.0 overs
  • K Williamson Test fifty: 50 runs in 88 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • New Zealand 150/1 in 53.5 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 of 94 balls between J Raval (23) and K Williamson (27)
  • Lunch: New Zealand 132/1 in 47.0 overs
  • J Raval 5th Test fifty: 52 runs in 126 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • New Zealand 100/1 in 36.3 overs
  • T Latham 13th Test fifty: 50 runs in 96 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • Wet Ground Condition: New Zealand 67/0 in 25.3 overs
  • Drinks: South Africa 59/4 in 27.0 overs
  • South Africa 50/3 in 22.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (15.5 overs): NZ against JP Duminy (Caught) - Unsuccessful (NZ 0, SA 2)
  • Referral 1 (12.4 overs): NZ against JP Duminy (Caught) - Unsuccessful (NZ 1, SA 2)
  • Drinks: South Africa 27/2 in 14.0 overs
  • Tea: New Zealand 489/10 in 162.1 overs
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 489/10 in 162.1 overs
  • New ball taken: South Africa 489/8 in 161.1 overs
  • de Grandhomme maiden Test Fifty: 50 runs in 63 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 461/7 in 155.0 overs
  • New Zealand 451/7 in 153.3 overs
  • New Zealand 400/6 in 140.4 overs
  • Lunch: New Zealand 397/6 in 138.2 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 355/4 in 121.0 overs
  • New Zealand 350/4 in 118.2 overs
  • Referral 4 (117.6 overs): SA against M Santner (LBW) - Unsuccessful (NZ 2, SA 1)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 of 131 balls between K Williamson (25) and M Santner (23)
  • K Williamson: 150 runs in 226 balls (14x4) (3x6)
  • Lunch: South Africa 80/5 in 39.0 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: South Africa 80/5 in 39.0 overs
  • Wet Ground Condition: South Africa 80/5 in 39.0 overs
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