Quinton de Kock steadied South Africa's flailing first innings with an impressive batting display against New Zealand on the second day of the third Test in Hamilton.
The Proteas never really got going on a rain-affected first day and after resuming on 123 for four it was only when De Kock took to the crease on Sunday that they looked like mounting a respectable total.
Captain Faf du Plessis added to Hashim Amla's half-century with a knock of 53 but De Kock's 90 was the catalyst as South Africa finished all out for 314.
Matt Henry took four for 93 but the New Zealand attack will have been disappointed to allow the tourists to escape from a daunting position of 190 for six.
The hosts made a strong start in reply with openers Tom Latham and Jeet Raval unbeaten on 42 and 25 respectively as New Zealand closed on 67 without loss to trail South Africa by 247 runs heading into day three.
Source: PA
