Overview

• Rachin Ravindra's impressive performance with three wickets for 33 runs puts New Zealand in a strong position on day one.
• South Africa, despite a weakened team, shows resilience with Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg's unbeaten partnership aiming to avoid a series loss.
• New Zealand's comprehensive 281-run victory in the first test sets a high bar for South Africa in the final test of the series.
• Both teams make strategic changes to their lineups, with New Zealand introducing Will O'Rourke and South Africa focusing on batting improvements.
• The second test is crucial for South Africa's efforts to level the series, while New Zealand seeks to maintain dominance and secure a historic win.