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New Zealand Clinches Historic Series Win Over South Africa

Kane Williamson's century propels New Zealand to a 2-0 series victory, marking their first win against South Africa in a test series.

  • New Zealand secured a series win over South Africa by 7 wickets in the second test, marking their first series win against South Africa in the longest format.
  • Kane Williamson's century in the second innings helped New Zealand chase down the target, equaling Steve Smith's tally of 32 Test hundreds among current batters.
  • Dane Piedt's performance was notable, taking a total of 8 wickets across both innings, including a career-best 5-89 in the first innings.
  • The victory solidifies New Zealand's top spot in the World Test Championship table ahead of their upcoming series against Australia.
  • The match at Seddon Park in Hamilton featured challenging conditions for batters, with the pitch offering turn and occasional bounce.
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