Bond and Martin restrict South Africa

Nov 08, 2007

South Africa were on the back foot early as Graeme Smith fell in the second over and Shane Bond struck Herschelle Gibbs on the helmet•AFP

... and Hashim Amla had to be watchful against some short-pitched bowling•AFP

Ashwell Prince scratched around for 15 balls to score a solitary run before becoming Bond's second victim•AFP

Chris Martin was in excellent form and snapped up three wickets including that of the openers, Gibbs and Smith•AFP

The New Zealand reply didn't get off to a great start as the openers fell cheaply•Getty Images

There were more moments of discomfort for the South Africans as Gibbs was struck on the thigh ... •AFP

Even Jacques Kallis wasn't his usual solid self and was dropped twice during his 29 •AFP

Gibbs defied the New Zealand bowling for more than three hours and made a well-deserved fifty•AFP

Bond once again proved how vital he is to New Zealand by picking up four wickets•AFP

Bond was sent in as a nightwatchman and he ensured his side didn't lose any more wickets as they finished the day on 41 for 2•Getty Images

After a slow start, Gibbs displayed his repertoire of attacking shots after lunch•AFP

AB de Villiers played some wonderful shots before slashing one to Jacob Oram at gully•AFP

This New Zealand supporter had plenty to shout about as South Africa were kept to a modest 226•AFP