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New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch.

The Black Caps completed a one-sided demolition of a pitiful South Africa, winning the first test by an innings and 276 runs before lunch on day three on Saturday.

New Zealand needed only an extended session to complete an innings and 276-run win over South Africa in the first test on Saturday, its first test victory over the Proteas in 18 years. Tim Southee took 5-35 as New Zealand bowled out South Africa for 111 in its second innings after only 32 overs on the third day at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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New Zealand closed in on a massive victory inside three days in the opening test against South Africa.

New Zealand are in a position of complete dominance after the second day of the first cricket test against South Africa

Henry Nicholls’ eighth test century helped New Zealand to a 387-run, first-innings lead over South Africa on the second day of the first test Friday and the Proteas limped to stumps at 34-3 after a disastrous start to their second innings. With additional contributions of 96 from wicketkeeper Tom Blundell, 45 from Colin de Grandhomme…

New Zealand are in a position of complete dominance after the second day of the first cricket test against South Africa

New Zealand are in a position of complete dominance after the second day of the first cricket test against South Africa

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