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Graeme Smith would like for South Africa to always have that extra gear that is typical of great teams, much like they did in the first innings against New Zealand in Hamilton

Bringing in an extra batsman would mean dropping one of the bowlers which could disturb a settled bowling attack. The problems stem from the top

Vernon Philander's extraordinary success is due to three key things: consistency, movement and strategic use of his own limitations

Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton

Both on the field and off, Mark Gillespie is one hard man: he keeps things brief when he talks, and just bowls and bowls and bowls, even through the all the pain

New Zealand had South Africa reeling at 88 for 6 but their bowlers were unable to deliver the fatal blow, allowing South Africa to steal a first-innings lead

ESPNcricinfo presents Plays of the Day for the second day of the second Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton

For a first-time South African tourist to New Zealand, the sights are fresh but at times also familiar

New Zealand appeared to be well placed at 133 for 2 but Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander combined brilliantly to rip out the heart of the home side

Ross Taylor and New Zealand continue to mull over their best XI for the Hamilton Test

Though he didn't enjoy touring, Warren Lees, the former New Zealand keeper and coach, doesn't get why players are so insular these days

Five ways New Zealand can better their chances in the series against South Africa, as they prepare for the second Test, in Hamilton

He couldn't find a place in his South African first-class side, moved to Canterbury, then went to Central Districts, and got into the New Zealand XI through the backdoor. No wonder Kruger van Wyk uses the word "fight" a lot

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum are naturally aggressive but must learn from Jacques Kallis to wait for run-scoring opportunities as they attempt a record chase

A demotion to No.6 in a stop-start career was one last chance for Jacques Rudolph to revive his Test career. In this Test, he has grabbed his opportunity

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa, in Dunedin

The fact that South Africa have never lost a Test when Graeme Smith has scored a century, is testament to his prowess as a batsman

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Dunedin

New Zealand's batsmen survived a technique-testing new-ball burst but squandered the advantage due to some poor shot selection

The legspinner showed signs of frustration early on, but recovered to bowl an accurate spell