Quinton de Kock and Stephen Cook put on a 133-run opening stand as South Africa reached 283-3 against New Zealand at stumps on the first day of the second test after being put in to bat on Saturday. The second and final test will decide the short series after a weather—affected drawn first match. New Zealand is seeking its first test series win in South Africa. De Kock hit 15 fours in his third test half—century, taking control of a partnership with the more measured Cook. Faf du Plessis, captaining South Africa in place of the injured AB de Villiers, was 13 not out alongside Duminy.

Source: The Hindu August 27, 2016 16:52 UTC