New Zealand beat an under-strength South Africa lineup by 281 runs on the fourth day of the first cricket test Wednesday to take an early lead in the two-match series. Captain Tim Southee declared New Zealand’s second innings overnight at 179-4, with an overall lead of 528. New Zealand bowled out South Africa in the fourth innings for 247.
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New Zealand 511 (Rachin Ravindra 240, Kane Williamson 118, Neil Brand 6-119) and 179-4 declared (Williamson 109, Brand 2-52) beat South Africa 162 (Keegan Petersen 45, Matt Henry 3-31, Mitch Santner 3-34) and 247 (David Bedingham 87, Kyle Jamieson 4-58, Santner 3-59) by 281 runs.
AUCKLAND: New Zealand took their time but eased to a comprehensive victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs late on the fourth day of the first Test on Wednesday to take a 1-0.