Day three of the 3rd and decisive Test

[Rachael]

Day 2 Ended: New Zealand 297, South Africa 237/3 (Rudolph 60, van Jaarsveld 48, 74 overs)

Day three has started well for NZ -

81.1 Martin to van Jaarsveld, OUT: outside off, back cutting, bounce and
movement cramps him up, chops low to gully

South Africa 251/4, Partnership of 115
M van Jaarsveld c Oram b Martin 59 (138b 8x4 0x6)
JA Rudolph 63* (158b 10x4) CS Martin 13.1-5-34-3 (1nb)

Early strike for New Zealand and the new ball

Martin to share the new ball

[CJ D]

270 - 7 now! - I genuinely thought SA would have the batting to set up a really big score going into today - I guess its still fairly early there and NZ have a new ball. Needs a big effort from Rudolf now to ensure even a small 1st innings lead.