2nd Test: Hapless New Zealand thrashed again

South Africa secure series with another innings-win.

PORT ELIZABETH: South Africa completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand yesterday after thumping the visitors by an innings and 193 runs on the fourth day of the second Test.

Fast-bowler Dale Steyn picked up three for 48 - match figures of eight for 65 - as New Zealand were bowled out for 211 in their second-innings half an hour before lunch. South Africa captain Graeme Smith said that he had been pleased by the standard of cricket his team had played over the series as they strengthened their position as the world’s top-ranked test nation.

“We’ve had to work hard to get into this position and it’s nice to keep playing well and it’s been a wonderful two test matches for us,” said Smith at the post-match presentation.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 15^th, 2013.