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

Modified Mar 27, 2017 14:02 IST

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 27: Captain Kane Williamson of New Zealand bats watched by Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock of South Africa during day three of the Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at Seddon Park on March 27, 2017 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images) — Kane Williamson was brilliant on Day 3 for the Kiwis as he notched up his 17th Test hundred

#1 Jeet Raval's typical gritty knock

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 27: Jeet Raval of New Zealand bats during day three of the Test match between New Zealand and South Africa at Seddon Park on March 27, 2017 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images) — Jeet Raval looked solid in his well made 88

New Zealand knew they had unearthed a fighter right from the time they watched Jeet Raval open the batting in Tests. He has been phenomenal for the hosts ever since his induction into the side, taking the shine off the new ball even when his partner was woefully out of touch.

Raval did the same on Day 2, before putting on a terrific 190 run stand with his skipper on an unusually bright day at Seddon Park. He was positive against the South African seamers and left the ball well outside his off-stump as he raced to his fifth half-century in twelve innings.

The Kiwi batsman made a career-best 88 but his dismissal was on the cards after he showed signs of struggling against Morkel's line. He was stuck at the crease on 83, taking 25 balls to score a run from there. He eventually nicked a Morkel delivery to de Kock to depart without scoring a deserved hundred.

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