The significance of trying to defeat South Africa in a test series might not resonate with Kane Williamson's New Zealand cricket side yet. Rain also sent the players from the field late in the first session with the Black Caps in trouble at 15-2 after the early departure of openers Tom Latham (2) and Martin Guptill, who were both undone by Dale Steyn. Despite four wins in 41 tests, the Black Caps have failed to win any of their 14 series against the Proteas dating back 84 years. Related Content Cricket: Black Caps on top after day one Cricket: Proteas starting to wilt Cricket: Good news for Black Caps...Steyn turning down speed dialThe sides have been evenly matched on occasion. New Zealand were also ahead after two tests of the three-match series in 2003-04 before South Africa levelled the contest 1-1 at Wellington.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 20, 2016 11:38 UTC