New Zealand and South Africa close Day 3 of 5 – day Test

New Zealand were 179-4 in their 2^nd Innings at the close of play today, the third day of the 5-day 1^st Test against South Africa in New Zealand.

On the second day yesterday, South Africa were 80-4 in their 1^st Innings in reply to New Zealand’s 1^st Innings total of 511. Today, South African made 162, and New Zealand have an overall lead of 528 runs with six 2^nd innings wickets remaining.

In New Zealand’s 2^nd innings so far, Kane Williamson has led the scoring with 109. Two of the wickets to have fallen were taken by left-arm, leg-spinner, Neil Brand at the cost of 52 runs. Fast bowlers, Dane Paterson has 1-38 and Ruan de Swardt (1-48).

The scores at the close of today’s 3^rd Day, New Zealand 511 and 179-4, South Africa 162.