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Southee’s fifer powers Kiwis to rare win over Proteas on Day 3

It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory coming in 2004. South Africa, who were 387 behind after their first innings, resumed the day at 34 for three and showed little appetite to chase down the total

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NZ pacer Tim Southee after claiming figures of 5-35 against South Africa yesterday. Pic/AFP

NZ pacer Tim Southee after claiming figures of 5-35 against South Africa yesterday. Pic/AFP

Tim Southee took five wickets as New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by an innings and 276 runs early on Day Three in Christchurch. 

It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory coming in 2004. South Africa, who were 387 behind after their first innings, resumed the day at 34 for three and showed little appetite to chase down the total. 

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