New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test, South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2024 - CommentaryNZ vs RSA, 1st Test, South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2024 - Commentary

New Zealand won by 281 runs

New Zealand

511

&179/4d

South Africa

162

&247

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Rachin Ravindra

Sunny side up on Neil Brand

Neil Brand claimed 6/119 - the best bowling figures by a captain on debut, even as the rest of the team hasn't enjoyed a good time in New Zealand so far

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Test cricket's reality hangs over New Zealand-South Africa series

At its best, Test cricket is the most watchable, intriguing, absorbing, exacting and exciting form of the game; truly sport at its finest. Its problem is that it isn't at its best

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