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The 2nd Test Match of the 1st Semi-Final Series between Stephen Fleming’s New Zealand and Graeme Smith’s South Africa begins at Edgbaston. Who will take early control on a good batting pitch?
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Barry Richards’s confident 87 provided an excellent start before Shane Bond inspired a flurry of wickets for New Zealand. With South Africa now re-building, can they reach a large first innings total?
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A sensational 181 from AB de Villiers has placed South Africa in complete control of the 2nd Test Match. New Zealand will pin their hopes on tournament leading run-scorer Glenn Turner on Day 3.
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Some beautiful swing bowling from Jacques Kallis has ripped the heart out of New Zealand’s middle order, before Chris Cairns’s 68* inspired a comeback. Can South Africa enforce the follow-on on Day 4?
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Despite 5-99 from Mike Procter, New Zealand have avoided the follow-on. South Africa are 171 runs ahead and looking to declare on Day 5, but can Richard Hadlee spoil the party as the clouds roll in?
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Stephen Fleming and Graeme Smith walk out to the toss under cloudy skies at Headingly as the 3rd Test Match of the 1st Semi-Final Series between New Zealand and South Africa commences.
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After a frustrating 1st day where over 4 hours were lost due to rain, Tim Southee and New Zealand will be keen for early wickets on Day 2, but Barry Richards and South Africa have other ideas.
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South Africa are in complete control at 446-5 with AB de Villiers 9 runs short of five consecutive centuries. Can Richard Hadlee stop him as New Zealand look to get themselves back into this match?
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Kane Williamson’s gritty 54 and some more rain had increased New Zealand’s odds of saving this match but a batting collapse at the hand of Mike Procter has brought South Africa back into contention.
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A determined 68* from Martin Crowe is barely keeping New Zealand alive after being forced to follow on. Can Dale Steyn’s yorkers help to clean up the tail and give South Africa a 1-0 lead in the series?
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Stephen Fleming's New Zealand and Graeme Smith's South Africa recommence battle in the crucial 4th Test Match of the Y50 Test Match Championship's 1st Semi-Final Series.
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#GlennTurner has given New Zealand another solid start. Partnership-breaker #JacquesKallis has kept South Africa in the game, but they will need more wickets as the pitch starts to flatten out on Day 2.
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Despite a 5-wicket haul from Allan Donald, New Zealand are in a great position due to a sensational 205* from Martin Crowe. South Africa are now on the back foot. Can they get back into the match?
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A sublime 129* by Hashim Amla and a solid day of batting from South Africa means New Zealand will have to push hard for a victory. Can Shane Bond continue to make breakthroughs on an all-important Day 4?
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A clinical 4-91 from Daniel Vettori has given New Zealand a first innings lead of 91, but 4-50 from Mike Procter has kept South Africa alive. Who will take control on the final day of this test match?
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