2nd Test: New Zealand v South Africa at Hamilton Mar 15-19, 2012

[Meth]

A 3rd slip would have had DeVilliers there.

NZ on track to have a first innings lead for the second time in the series. They simply must post a decent total in the second innings.

 

[Meth]

Looks like the Kiwis might have themselves some decent pace stocks.

As good as this performance is, I don't think Gillespie or Arnel are the future.

 

[Meth]

Time to bring Martin on to replace Gillespie.

 

[Meth]

Or Bracewell then...

 

[hineyrulz]

Don't rate Arnell at all.

 

[Meth]

Don't rate Arnell at all.

Don't know anybody that does.

 

[Izz]

Oh, if only Nethula was playing...

 

[Izz]

S.A. now 7 down. Gillespie with a 5-for, de Villiers just reached 50.

 

[Meth]

McCullum misses the stumps with Philander in trouble.

NZ desperately needs a wicket here.

 

[Meth]

Bracewell bowls Philander. 185/8. A frustrating innings from a Kiwi's perspective comes to an end. Hopefully we can clean SA up for under 200.

 

[Meth]

Classic leave from Philander.

 

[Izz]

And there's the 200.

 

[Izz]

de Villiers bowled Vettori. 219/9.

 

[Meth]

DeVilliers gone b Vettori

219/9

I was about to comment that Vettori has been more or less impotent in this match- ties up one end. That's it. Then he picks up the big wicket.

 

[Meth]

Morkel ruining Gillespie's figures- 3 successive 4's

 

[Izz]

Morkel going nuts.

 

[aussies1st]

Looks like a repeat of the first Test, NZ look good then let SA back in and end up being thrashed.

 

[Meth]

NZ have let South Africa off the hook here. 88/6 to 250...

 

[JoeD]

Even though he got AB you have to question why is Vettori bowling at the tail.

 

[Izz]

Unsure why Martin isn't bowling right now, tbh.