How the Black Caps rated in their rained out draw in the opening test against South Africa in Dunedin.
Rob Nicol - 4/10
Showed pluck to hang around for 90 minutes in the second innings against a barrage of bowling from some of the world's best but wouldn't be happy with just 25 runs from his test debut. Solid catch to dismiss Graeme Smith in the first innings.
Martin Guptill - 4/10
After being in the form of his life just a matter of weeks ago, Guptill seemed out of sorts in the first test after poor footwork let him down in both dismissals. Partially made up for his failures with the bat by taking a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Hashim Amla - however he also dropped a sitter off Dale Steyn which was luckily palmed into the direction of Ross Taylor.
Brendon McCullum - 7/10
Scored more than 100 runs in the test and was robbed of a chance at making history by leading a miracle chase in the fourth innings. Soft dismissal in the first innings when the Black Caps were in a position to take control of the test. Positive batting in his second knock though would have dented the South African bowlers confidence somewhat heading into the second test.
Ross Taylor - 7/10
In the same boat as his vice-captain. Threw away his wicket in the first innings but turned that around with some positive batting on the fourth day. Reliable in the field and made solid bowling decisions as captain.