NZ vs SA 2nd Test: Williamson's ton helps Kiwis to secure second win over South Africa

16 February,2024 08:00 AM IST |  Hamilton  |  AFP

The pair put on 54, leaving the Black Caps needing 160 more runs to sweep the two-match series

Kane Williamson


New Zealand master batsman Kane Williamson frustrated South Africa early on Friday as the home side reached 107-2 in their pursuit of 267 to claim a second Test win. Williamson batted resolutely during a tense morning session on Day Four in Hamilton to reach 44 not out while his partner Rachin Ravindra was on a cautious 13 off 44 balls.

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The pair put on 54, leaving the Black Caps needing 160 more runs to sweep the two-match series. An South Africa win at Seddon Park would continue the Proteas record of having never lost a series against New Zealand, dating back to 1931.

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