South Africa 481-8 declaredNew Zealand 118-6, trail by 363 runsIn front of a stacked field but an empty crowd, further questions were raised about the application of New Zealand's top order batsmen on the third morning of the second cricket test against South Africa at Centurion. The Black Caps' prospects of a first series victory against the Proteas look to have evaporated; the chances of a drawn series also look slim. Related Content Cricket: Black Caps in big trouble against South Africa Cricket: Solid top order gives South Africa control against Black Caps Cricket: South Africa get off to hot start after batting firstWilliamson was in his element to reach 40 not out, particularly duelling against Steyn. His injury worries of recent months have coincided with South Africa's slide to seventh in the test rankings. A cracked box from his feat, apparently signed by the perpetrator Steyn, is understood to still sit in Williamson's memorabilia vault.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 29, 2016 11:26 UTC