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Black Caps on the cusp of famous victory
New Zealand are on the cusp of posting their fifth win in 45 tests against South Africa.

Williamson simply fantastic
Williamson equals Crowe's record but makes it obvious his work is not yet completed.

Williamson brilliance gives NZ a chance
New Zealand have Kane Williamson to thank for a chance of victory in the third test.

New Zealand take control of third test
A 190-run record stand between Kane Williamson and Jeet Raval has put NZ on top.

Williamson ties Crowe with 17th century
Kane Williamson has joined Martin Crowe as New Zealand's highest test centurymaker.

Cricket: SA's lower order batting pivotal
Lower order batting depth has played a pivotal role in the test series.

NZ in a race against time to win test
This is a test New Zealand have to win to square the series, but their prospects are slim.

Summer of cricket set for damp finish
Hamilton's weather forecast suggests most of the third test will be rained out.

Scott Kuggeleijn's 'great opportunity'
Scott Kuggeleijn's cricket talents received an endorsement from Kane Williamson today.

Boult not 100pc for third test says wicketkeeper
New Zealand need to lift their game for the series decider says wicketkeeper Watling

Selectors must play to side's strengths
NZ's series-deciding test against South Africa at Seddon Park is a couple of days away.

Leggat: Players must make most of loyalty
NZ's selectors put faith in who they believe are the country's best cricketers.

South African skipper tips Sodhi recall
How about legspinner Ish Sodhi for the deciding third test against South Africa in Hamilton?

Latham receives vote of confidence
As calls grew louder for Tom Latham to be axed, he received solid support from his batting coach.

Batting collapse leaves Williamson bemused
New Zealand need to learn from their failures if they're to have a chance of squaring their test series.

Kiwi umpire trolls Indian crowd
Chris Gaffaney sent hearts fluttering around the Ranchi ground as he appeared to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara.

McMillan: Williamson is world's best No.3
NZ batting coach Craig McMillan backs Kane Williamson as the best No 3 batsman in the world.

Black Caps on wrong end of rollercoaster
Talk about a day of topsy following turvy, as New Zealand discovered to their chagrin at the Basin Reserve.

Nicholls stars on mixed day for NZ
Timing can be everything as Henry Nicholls demonstrated in playing his finest innings for New Zealand.

'You can't beat the Basin on a good day' - Southee
It's a conundrum for all visiting teams at the Basin Reserve: finding volunteers to bowl into the hefty winds.

Patel looking likely to win spinner spot for second test
Jeetan Patel seems set to play his first test on his home ground, when the Black Caps face South Africa in Wellington.

Williamson wicket key for South Africa - Du Plessis
The spotlight will zero in on New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson this week.

Cricket: Santner uncertain about test spot
Mitchell Santner is uncertain whether he'll be selected for New Zealand's second test against South Africa.

Williamson second in test rankings
Kane Williamson's risen to second in the test cricket batting rankings.

The genial duel between skippers
Kane Williamson's relationship with Faf du Plessis is a far cry from where the South African once stood.

Miscommunication over pitch claims
When an insider revealed Virat Kohli would have a number pitches to choose from, Australia went into meltdown.

Spin decision looms for selectors
The first test draw drew scrutiny on how the Black Caps should adjust for the second match.

Cricket: Broom called up for test debut
Neil Broom is in line to make his test debut for New Zealand against South Africa at the Basin Reserve.

Elgar leads South Africa resistance
Dean Elgar took South Africa to a position of parity on day four against New Zealand.