South Africa has challenged New Zealand in the second and final Test. David Bedingham’s maiden century set the hosts a target of 267 runs. In reply, the Kiwis ended the third day with 40 for 1. They need 227 more runs to win. Tom Latham is 21* at the crease. In the last over of the day, Devon Conway returned to the fold for 17 runs off the spin of Dan Peet.
To win this Test, New Zealand will have to set a record at Seddon Park in Hamilton. 212 is the maximum run scored by chasing in the fourth innings. Australia did it against New Zealand 24 years ago.
The Proteas scored 235 runs for the loss of all wickets in the second innings. The first innings lead was also 31. Bedingham scored a century and batted aggressively in difficult conditions. His batting set the stage for good capital. He scored career maximum 110 runs. Test specialist Keegan Pietersen’s 43 and captain Neil Brand’s 34 also contributed. Bedingham’s 141-ball innings had 12 fours and two sixes. 87 runs came from his bat in the first test as well. However, the Protea team lost that Test by 281 runs. By winning this test, they have the chance to equalize.
Bedingham and Pietersen added 98 runs in a crucial fifth wicket partnership. Peterson collapsed in the innings as soon as he got out. The last 6 wickets fell for only 33 runs! William and Rourke took 5 wickets for 34 runs for the Kiwis. Glenn Phillips took two for 50 runs. Matt Henry, Rachin Ravindra and Neil Wagner took one each.
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