South Africa vs New Zealand 2017: 2nd Test day 3, 5 Talking Points

#4 Rabada and Philander put on a display before lunch

Morkel took the top three wickets and Rabada bowled with some fire before lunch

Morkel had already reduced New Zealand to 26/2 in the opening seven overs. Rabada was introduced into the attack after a drinks break and looked set to target the left-handed Jeet Raval. The Black Caps opener was given a thorough working over with rib ticklers and yorkers.

Rabada clocked above 140kmph consistently as he had Raval fending off his gloves countless times. Philander, meanwhile, tested the debutant, Neil Broom, with deliveries that nipped off the seam just outside his off-stump.

Raval found the boundary twice but each time Rabada came back at him with more venom. The Kiwi opener went into the lunch break with quite a few blows on his fingers.