South Africa vs New Zealand 2017: 1st Test, Day 4, 5 Talking Points

Modified Mar 11, 2017 13:03 IST

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 11: Dean Elgar of South Africa bats during day four of the First Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at University Oval on March 11, 2017 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Dianne Manson/Getty Images) — Dean Elgar once again played a pivotal role for South Africa

#3 Boult bowls his heart out

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 10: Trent Boult of New Zealand bowls 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 was exceptional for the hosts on Day 4

Trent Boult has been on fire in this series against the Proteas. The left arm seamer returned with a terrific performance in the T20s and ODIs and bowled brilliant lines in the first innings to take four wickets.

In the second, possibly taking a cue from Wagner's 11-over spell in the first innings, Boult bowls eight overs on a stretch. He repeatedly beats the bat of Amla and Elgar but Wagner gets the rewards as Amla chips one to the fielder. Elgar, who looked a picture of perfection in the innings, is left all at sea by Boult's movement and swing.

The cloudy overhead conditions meant that Boult was getting the ball to move away from the left-hander. Duminy even edged one from Boult to Latham at first slip, who dropped a sitter to deny the bowler a deserved wicket.

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Edited by Staff Editor