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

#3 Wagner proves to be a thorn in the flesh of the Proteas

Wagner frustrated the Proteas with a run a ball 32

Neil Wagner proved to be a headache for the visitors with his fiery, tireless bowling and hard hitting. The South African-born fast bowler had bowled his heart out in Proteas' first innings, notably an 11-over marathon spell.

Bowling, however, was only part of the Wagner-show in the Test as he came out with all guns blazing with the willow. With Watling back in the hut and only Trent Boult and a hobbling Ross Taylor remaining, Wagner went for his shots.

He cracked Philander for two fours and a six and then slog-swept Maharaj into the mid-wicket stands. The left arm spinner, however, had the last laugh by dismissing the tail-ender, but not before he had given the Kiwis a 33-run lead.