New Zealand vs South Africa 2017: 1st Test, day 3, 5 Talking Points

Modified Mar 10, 2017 21:31 IST

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 10: Dean Elgar of South Africa bats during day three of the First Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at University Oval on March 10, 2017 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Dianne Manson/Getty Images) — Elgar and Amla helped South Africa to 38/1 at stumps on Day 3

#4 Williamson takes New Zealand close to South Africa's score

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 09: Kane Williamson of New Zealand bats during day two of the First Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at University Oval on March 9, 2017 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Dianne Manson/Getty Images) — Williamson and Watling put on 84 for the sixth wicket

Kane Williamson had already shown his grit and fight on Day 2 but knew that the task was only half done with Ross Taylor out injured. He had some company from BJ Watling and knocked up a fine 16th hundred after playing out a run less first hour. He is now only one century behind Martin Crowe as the leading century maker for the Kiwis.

Morkel, Rabada and Philander bowled probing channels but Williamson never let them settle into a rhythm as he took New Zealand pretty close to the first innings score Proteas had on board.

However, Rabada knocked him over with a sharp delivery that seamed away to catch Williamson's edge. He departed on 130 with New Zealand still 32 short of a lead.

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Edited by Staff Editor