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

#1 Stephen Cook's second error in judgement

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 10: Trent Boult (L) and Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand celebrate the dismissal of Stephen Cook of South Africa 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) — Boult celebrates the wicket of Stephen Cook in the second innings

Stephen Cook has had a horrifying time since landing in New Zealand. The 34-year-old opening batsman left an inswinging delivery from Trent Boult in the first innings to be dismissed for 1.

If South Africa thought he would make amends for the error in judgement the second time around, they were wrong. Cook had another one up his sleeve as he was ruled out off the 4th ball of the second innings, once again by Boult.

The opener seemed pretty happy with the decision and walked off for a four-ball duck but the Real-time Snickometer (RTS) and Hotspot showed no signs of the ball touching the bat. If Cook had opted for the review he would have survived.

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Edited by Staff Editor