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Smith and Kirsten seal victory for South Africa

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

Smith and Nel fined for dissent

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

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

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

Gibbs and Rudolph lead the way

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

Sinclair and Cairns pull it back for New Zealand

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

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