New Zealand vs South Africa 2024

Kyle Jamieson has battled issues with his back throughout his career and he even underwent back surgery last year, which kept him away from the sport for a significant period.

NZ vs SA 2nd Test: Kane Williamson and Will Young's unbeaten 142-run partnership for the fourth wicket led New Zealand to a historic win over South Africa.

NZ vs SA 2nd Test: New Zealand's Kane Williamson achieved several feats with his 32nd Test ton. He anchored the run chase against South Africa on Day 4.

NZ vs SA 2nd Test: David Bedingham's ton helped South Africa set a target of 267. New Zealand have a chance to register their first Test series win against South Africa.

Dane Piedt achieved his best bowling figures of 5 for 89 as hosts New Zealand experienced a collapse in their first innings, resulting in a 31-run lead for the inexperienced South African team.

Despite getting off to promising starts, South African batters like Raynard van Tonder (32), Zubayr Hamza (20), and David Bedingham (39) couldn't capitalise.

This decision follows Daryl Mitchell's absence from the final T20I against Pakistan and missing the Super Smash Final where Canterbury faced Auckland, due to the same injury.

David Bedingham advised South Africa to observe Kane Williamson's performance in the Bay Oval Test. Recently, Williamson became the fifth New Zealand batter to smash twin centuries in a Test.

New Zealand's victory over South Africa propelled the Blackcaps past former WTC finalists, India and Australia, positioning them at the forefront of the current championship cycle.

New Zealand beat South Africa by 281 runs in the first Test at Mount Maunganui. All-rounder Rachin Ravindra was named Man of the Match for his mammoth 240 in the first.

On the back of Kane Williamson's twin centuries and Rachin Ravindra's double ton, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 281 runs in the first Test.

Kane Williamson belted his 18th Test hundred at home during the first Test against South Africa. The legendary Don Bradman and former England skipper Joe Root also have 18 Test centuries at home.

Kane Williamson's twin centuries - 118 in the first innings contributing to New Zealand's 511 total, and 109 in the second innings - underscored his mastery with the bat.

The moment of elation arrived as Rachin Ravindra nudged Neil Brand for a single and became the 4th New Zealand batter to convert his maiden Test century into a double ton.

New Zealand's superstar batter Kane Williamson continued to enhance his reputation as one of the game's greats, remaining unbeaten on 112 in his comeback innings.

On the opening day of the first Test, the 33-year-old New Zealand captain Kane Williamson achieved his 30th Test century in 241 balls against South Africa.