South Africa vs New Zealand 2017: 3rd Test, Day 2, 5 Talking Points

#1 Black Caps openers blunt new ball

Jeet Raval has been superb for the Kiwis at the top of the order

South Africa's 314 looked huge on a green wicket under overcast skies. But the Kiwi openers were upto the task and negotiated the trio of Proteas' seamers with maturity and composure. Latham, regaining some of his old touch, looked solid while Jeet Raval was pretty impressive.

Philander and Morne Morkel, opening the bowling, hardly found the seam and swing that Henry and de Grandhomme had on day 1. Even Rabada, a master in such tracks, bowled quite a few good length balls and half-trackers.

Raval and Latham looked splendid as they caressed the bowlers without trying to take any unnecessary risk. The latter remained unbeaten on 42 while Raval tugged along on 25 as stumps was called with New Zealand on 67/0.