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Smith and Kirsten seal victory for South Africa

A superbly constructed 171-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Graeme Smith and Gary Kirsten completely swung the match South Africa's way, as they beat New Zealand by six wickets to level the three-Test series 1-1

11-Mar-2008•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh

West Indies deny Washington rumours

The West Indies Cricket Board has denied reports that Dwight Washington has been reported to the International Cricket Council for a suspect bowling action

01-May-2005•Wisden Cricinfo staff

An unlikely hero

Gary Kirsten has called it a day

02-Apr-2004•Neil Manthorp

Tearful Kirsten bows out

Gary Kirsten was reduced to tears after marking the final Test of his career with a gutsy 76 that denied New Zealand their shot at an historic maiden series victory against South Africa.

30-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Smith and Nel fined for dissent

Andre Nel, the South African fast bowler, and Graeme Smith, his captain, have both been fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third Test against New Zealand at Wellington

30-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh

Martin strikes twice to set up intriguing final day

Chris Martin struck twice with the new ball, but a studious partnership of 46 for the fourth wicket between Graeme Smith and Gary Kirsten set up the Wellington Test for an intriguing finish on the final day: South Africa needed 152 more for a win

29-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh

New Zealand lose their way after Martin blitz

South Africa fought back in the field after being restricted to just 316 in their first innings

28-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh

New Zealand v South Africa, 3rd Test, Wellington

27-Mar-2004

Gibbs and Rudolph lead the way

A strong performance with both bat and ball put South Africa in a commanding position after two days of the Wellington Test

27-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh

Cairns hints his Test career might continue

Chris Cairns refused to be drawn on continuing rumours that he is set to announce his retirement from Test cricket and concentrate on playing one-day internationals

26-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sinclair and Cairns pull it back for New Zealand

A late fightback by Chris Cairns and Brendon McCullum ensured that New Zealand and South Africa shared the honours after the first day of the final Test at Wellington

25-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh

A last crack at redemption

South Africa began the series against New Zealand as favourites to win both the one-dayers and the Tests, but little has gone to plan for them since the tour began more than a month ago

25-Mar-2004•S Rajesh

New Zealand win despite defiant Rudolph

Everything fell into place for New Zealand on the final day of the second Test at Auckland

22-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Cairns joins exclusive club

For Chris Cairns, New Zealand's defeat of South Africa at Auckland was a double triumph

22-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Mills and Mason drafted in for third Test

Kyle Mills has been included in New Zealand's squad for the third Test against South Africa, which starts at Wellington on March 26

22-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Tuffey to miss third Test

Daryl Tuffey has puled out of the third Test against South Africa, which starts at Wellington on Friday (March 26), because of a large bruise on his left upper thigh

21-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Martin burst pushes SA to the brink

Jacques Rudolph led the South African fightback with a spirited 121 not out, but New Zealand struck vital blows late in the day to seize the initiative

20-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

Cairns and Styris pummel South Africa

Chris Cairns smashed a 171-ball 158, and Scott Styris hammered 170, as New Zealand took charge of the Auckland Test

20-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Auckland

19-Mar-2004

Pollock becomes South Africa's leading wicket-taker

Shaun Pollock overtook Allan Donald as South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Tests on a day when little else went right in the second Test against New Zealand at Auckland

19-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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