2nd Test: South Africa inch towards second successive win

New Zealand forced to follow-on, finish day at 157-4.

PORT ELIZABETH: South Africa were on track for their second successive big win over New Zealand when they claimed four second-inning wickets on the third day of the second and final Test at St George’s Park yesterday.

New Zealand were 157 for four at the close of play, still 247 runs short of avoiding a second consecutive innings defeat, after being forced to follow on 404 runs behind.

Dale Steyn took five for 17 as New Zealand were bowled out for 121 in their first-innings.

Left-arm spin bowler Robin Peterson took the first two wickets in the second innings and fast bowler Rory Kleinveldt followed up with two wickets off successive deliveries.

New Zealand wicket-keeper Bradley-John Watling’s composed performance earned him an unbeaten 41 – including 13 boundaries.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 14^th, 2013.