Latham backs NZ to defend WTC title despite slip-ups at home
The NZ captain rues lack of lower-order partnerships in the second Test against SA
24/02Result
2nd Test, South Africa tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Feb 25-Mar 1 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
364 & 354/9d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
293 & 227 (93.5 ov)
Player of the Match
24/02Result
2nd Test, South Africa tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Feb 25-Mar 1 2022
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
364 & 354/9d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
293 & 227 (93.5 ov)
Player of the Match
Marco Jansen: It was 'not that heated' between Neil Wagner and me
Jansen shared 62 with Keshav Maharaj for the ninth wicket to frustrate New Zealand, as South Africa ended at 364
Match Coverage
All Match NewsDean Elgar: 'My character as a leader is not to take the easy way out'
South Africa's captain explains his decision to bat first in the second Test, and has words of praise for Erwee, Verreyne and Maharaj
Latham: Lower-order partnerships helped South Africa 'get their heads in front'
After losing two of four home Tests, and the series in India, the defending Test world champions are precariously placed on the WTC table
Away from home and written off, Dean Elgar's South Africa showcase resilience of the good old days
"It was never easy to just beat us in a Test, and we proved that again" - Rabada on the series-squaring win
Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj give South Africa series-tying win
Devon Conway fought for New Zealand with 92, but the hosts lost 6 for 61 on the final day
Verreynne overcomes doubts and criticism to show glimpse of future
South Africa batter reveals he worked on playing the ball late to improve his game
