Scorecards / 2017 / New Zealand v South Africa
Test match · South Africa in New Zealand Test SeriesNew Zealand v South Africa: Test scorecard, 8 Mar 2017
Match drawn. 8 Mar 2017, University Oval, Dunedin.
Result
Runs per over- University Oval, Dunedin
South Africa first innings
308 (122.4 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Cooklbw b TA Boult | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 |
| D Elgarc BJ Watling b N Wagner | 140 | 299 | 24 | 0 | 46.8 |
| HM Amlab N Wagner | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 |
| JP Duminyc LRPL Taylor b N Wagner | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| F du Plessisc TA Boult b JDS Neesham | 52 | 118 | 7 | 0 | 44.1 |
| T Bavumac BJ Watling b TA Boult | 64 | 164 | 10 | 0 | 39.0 |
| Q de Kockc N Wagner b JS Patel | 10 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 38.5 |
| VD Philanderb TA Boult | 21 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 60.0 |
| KA Maharajc JDS Neesham b TA Boult | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.6 |
| K Rabadab JS Patel | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 |
| M Morkelnot out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 7 (b 4, lb 1, w 2, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 308 (122.4 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-10 (SC Cook, 8.5 ov); 2-20 (HM Amla, 18.2 ov); 3-22 (JP Duminy, 18.6 ov); 4-148 (F du Plessis, 58.6 ov); 5-252 (D Elgar, 102.2 ov); 6-265 (Q de Kock, 109.1 ov); 7-279 (T Bavuma, 112.5 ov); 8-298 (KA Maharaj, 116.1 ov); 9-308 (K Rabada, 121.5 ov); 10-308 (VD Philander, 122.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA Boult | 32.4 | 12 | 64 | 4 | 1.96 |
| N Wagner | 31 | 8 | 88 | 3 | 2.84 |
| JS Patel | 33 | 12 | 85 | 2 | 2.58 |
| MJ Santner | 18 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 1.78 |
| JDS Neesham | 8 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 4.25 |
New Zealand innings
341 (114.3 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWM Lathamc Q de Kock b VD Philander | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 52.6 |
| JA Ravalc D Elgar b KA Maharaj | 52 | 102 | 6 | 0 | 51.0 |
| KS Williamsonc Q de Kock b K Rabada | 130 | 241 | 18 | 0 | 53.9 |
| LRPL Taylornot out | 15 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 55.6 |
| HM Nichollsc HM Amla b KA Maharaj | 12 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 46.2 |
| JS Patelc F du Plessis b VD Philander | 16 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 59.3 |
| JDS Neeshamc Q de Kock b M Morkel | 7 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 |
| BJ Watlingb KA Maharaj | 50 | 128 | 8 | 0 | 39.1 |
| MJ Santnerc KA Maharaj b M Morkel | 4 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 9.5 |
| N Wagnerc JP Duminy b KA Maharaj | 32 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 100.0 |
| TA Boultb KA Maharaj | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 |
| Extras | 11 (b 0, lb 8, w 1, nb 2) | ||||
| Total | 341 (114.3 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-15 (TWM Latham, 5.5 ov); 2-117 (JA Raval, 34.3 ov); 3-165 (HM Nicholls, 50.1 ov); 4-184 (JS Patel, 57.2 ov); 5-193 (JDS Neesham, 65.3 ov); 6-277 (KS Williamson, 92.1 ov); 7-297 (MJ Santner, 104.5 ov); 8-304 (BJ Watling, 106.1 ov); 9-324 (TA Boult, 112.1 ov); 10-341 (N Wagner, 114.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Rabada | 30 | 7 | 92 | 1 | 3.07 |
| VD Philander | 27 | 11 | 67 | 2 | 2.48 |
| M Morkel | 24 | 6 | 62 | 2 | 2.58 |
| KA Maharaj | 28.3 | 7 | 94 | 5 | 3.30 |
| JP Duminy | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3.60 |
South Africa second innings
224/6 (102 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Cookc BJ Watling b TA Boult | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| D Elgarc KS Williamson b JS Patel | 89 | 249 | 9 | 0 | 35.7 |
| HM Amlac TG Southee b N Wagner | 24 | 68 | 5 | 0 | 35.3 |
| JP Duminylbw b N Wagner | 39 | 91 | 5 | 0 | 42.9 |
| F du Plessisnot out | 56 | 155 | 10 | 0 | 36.1 |
| T Bavumab MJ Santner | 6 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 26.1 |
| Q de Kockb JS Patel | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40.0 |
| VD Philandernot out | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Extras | 5 (b 1, lb 3, w 1, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 224/6 (102 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: KA Maharaj, K Rabada, M Morkel
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (SC Cook, 0.4 ov); 2-39 (HM Amla, 21.1 ov); 3-113 (JP Duminy, 48.5 ov); 4-193 (D Elgar, 87.1 ov); 5-206 (T Bavuma, 95.1 ov); 6-218 (Q de Kock, 97.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA Boult | 15 | 4 | 34 | 1 | 2.27 |
| N Wagner | 27 | 7 | 57 | 2 | 2.11 |
| MJ Santner | 19 | 6 | 37 | 1 | 1.95 |
| JS Patel | 36 | 15 | 72 | 2 | 2.00 |
| JDS Neesham | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 4.00 |
Match summary
New Zealand played South Africa in a men's Test match at University Oval, Dunedin on 8 March 2017 (to 12 March 2017), part of South Africa in New Zealand Test Series. Match drawn.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
D Elgar was named player of the match.
On 8 March 2017 the on-field umpires were HDPK Dharmasena and BNJ Oxenford, with DC Boon as match referee.
How the innings went
South Africa made 308 in 122.4 overs. D Elgar top-scored with 140 from 299 balls, including 24 fours and 0 sixes. TA Boult took 4 for 64. The biggest stand before a wicket was 126 runs between F du Plessis and D Elgar.
New Zealand made 341 in 114.3 overs. KS Williamson top-scored with 130 from 241 balls, including 18 fours and 0 sixes. KA Maharaj took 5 for 94. The biggest stand before a wicket was 102 runs between JA Raval and KS Williamson.
In their second innings, South Africa scored 224/6 in 102 overs. D Elgar top-scored with 89 from 249 balls, including 9 fours and 0 sixes. N Wagner took 2 for 57. The biggest stand before a wicket was 80 runs between D Elgar and F du Plessis.
Extras
South Africa's innings of 308 in 122.4 overs included 7 extras: 2 wides, 0 no-balls, 4 byes and 1 leg byes. New Zealand's innings of 341 in 114.3 overs included 11 extras: 1 wides, 2 no-balls, 0 byes and 8 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 224/6 in 102 overs included 5 extras: 1 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 3 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won New Zealand v South Africa on 8 March 2017?
Match drawn.
Who top-scored in New Zealand v South Africa?
D Elgar scored 140 from 299 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand v South Africa?
KA Maharaj, with 5 for 94.
What was the highest partnership?
126 runs between F du Plessis and D Elgar for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to bat.
Where was New Zealand v South Africa played?
At University Oval, Dunedin, on 8 March 2017.