When they take to the pitch for the second test on Tuesday at Hamilton’s Seddon Park, New Zealand can hardly be under any illusions about winning their first series victory over South Africa in 72 years of trying. All the elements that went into the Black Caps’ commanding 281-run victory in the first test at Mount Maunganui last week are still in effect this week. Black Caps concentrated on the procedure before the second test in South Africa.Â
Black Caps concentrated on procedure before the second test in South Africa
The most significant of these is the enormous experience differential between the two teams as a result of South Africa Cricket’s decision to send a depleted squad and give priority to their immensely profitable Twenty20 league.
“We obviously had a great week last week. And like every test match our focus has been on our preparation over the last couple of days,” he told reporters on Monday. “It doesn’t change who you play or what test match.”
“His strengths are his height and his ability to extract bounce,” Southee, who will name his team at the toss, said of the 22-year-old.
“He’s got the tools to be a very, very good bowler and someone I’m sure will thrive at this level and have a long career at this level.”
“His strengths are obviously his height and his ability to extract bounce,” Southee, who will name his team at the toss, said of the 22-year-old.
“He’s got the tools to be a very, very good bowler and someone I’m sure will thrive at this level and have a long career at this level.”
