South Africa beat NZ by eight wickets in second test

Reuters

18 March, 2017, 09:30

Update: 18 March, 2017, 12:05

South Africa's Morne Morkel (C celebrates with team mates after New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson was caught during day three of the 2nd International cricket test match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on March 18, 2017. Photo: AFP

Wellington: Hashim Amla and JP Duminy guided South Africa to 83 for two and an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand on the extended third day of the second test at the Basin Reserve on Saturday.

Amla was on 38 while Duminy was 15 not out as the Proteas romped past the 81 runs needed for victory. South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0.

South Africa had been bowled out for 359 in their first innings earlier on Saturday before fast bowler Morne Morkel tore the top off New Zealand's lineup with the first three wickets.

Maharaj, who took his previous career-best figures of 5-94 in the first test in Dunedin, surpassed that as his variations in pace and flight bamboozled New Zealand's middle and lower order.

Opener Jeet Raval, who was one of Maharaj's victims after tea, top-scored for New Zealand with 80.