New Zealand vs South Africa 1st Test Live Cricket Score

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, On top of off on a nagging length, Kane Williamson cuts it off the back foot to point.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, On the back of a length on the stump line, Kane Williamson rides on the bounce and pats it underneath the bat.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, FOUR! 100 up for New Zealand! He is so good with that shot! Outside off and fuller in length, Kane Williamson covers his off stump and drives it through the gap between cover and point for a boundary. Trademark Kane Williamson cover drive.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Yet again finds the fielder. On the back of a length outside off, Rachin Ravindra hits it to short cover. Must be frustrating for him to not finding the gap.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls it on the top of off, Rachin Ravindra watchfully blocks it off the back foot.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Finds the fielder again. Outside off and on a length, Rachin Ravindra hits it straight to cover. 

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Angles into the batter from around the wicket on a fuller length, Rachin Ravindra drives with the line of the ball back to the bowler.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, On off and on a nagging length, Rachin Ravindra defends it off the back foot to short cover.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls outside off and on a length, Rachin Ravindra slashes it straight to deep point.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, On the length outside off, Kane Williamson dabs it to point to end the over.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, FOUR! Class written all over it! On the fifth stump line and fuller in length, Kane Williamson gets on top of the ball and drives it with the middle of the bat through the gap between mid off and covers for a boundary.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, On off, on a length, blocked watchfully.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, Outside off and nipping in, left alone by Kane Williamson. He is getting some help here.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, On the back of a length outside off, Kane Williamson cuts it straight to point.

Tshepo Moreki to Kane Williamson, Comes back into the attack and steams in from over the wicket and pitches it on the middle stump line angling in, Kane Williamson plays outside the line getting a faint inside edge and then to the pads. A tentative appeal for LBW but no intent to go upstairs.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Full, and outside off, nicely driven to the covers by Rachin Ravindra to end the over.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Angles in but keeps it outside off, Rachin Ravindra defends it under his eyes on the front foot.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Around the wicket on a hard length outside off, Rachin Ravindra drives it to point.

Ruan de Swardt to Kane Williamson, Same line outside off on a length, Kane Williamson advances down the track and drives it to widish cover and steals a quick single.

Ruan de Swardt to Kane Williamson, On a length which nips into the batter slightly on off, Kane Williamson controls his defence to the off side.

Ruan de Swardt to Kane Williamson, Outside off on a tad fuller length, Kane Williamson dabs it to the off side with soft hands.

Duanne Olivier to Rachin Ravindra, Ends up with a fullish delivery on the middle and leg stump corridor, driven back to the bowler by Rachin Ravindra.

Duanne Olivier to Rachin Ravindra, Around the fifth stump line on a hard length, Ravindra defends it on the front foot.

Duanne Olivier to Kane Williamson, Pitches it on the middle stump line on a shade fuller length, Kane Williamson flicks it off the back foot towards widish mid-wicket for a single. The fielder does well to keep it to just a single with a slide.

Duanne Olivier to Kane Williamson, Fuller in length around the off-pole, Kane Williamson pushes it back to Olivier.

Duanne Olivier to Kane Williamson, Brings the line into the batter on the middle stump and on a length, Kane Williamson hangs back and pats it back to the bowler.

Duanne Olivier to Kane Williamson, Bowls on a length around the fourth stump line, Williamson watchfully defends with a prod ahead.

Time for a hydration break after the first hour of play or so in the second session. Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra have steadied the Kiwi innings and have added 28 runs post-Lunch, with a 54-run partnership. The two are looking rock-steady. South Africa bowlers have tried their best to get through the edges and would desperately aim to get these two back to the hut as soon as possible.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Full and around off stump, Rachin Ravindra can't get a hold of the drive and mistimes it straight to short cover. A maiden over from Ruan de Swardt.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length and around of stump, punched off the back foot to cover-point.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, A length ball in the channel outside off, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone for the keeper to collect. Both teams playing a patient game at the moment and not looking to force the issue.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller this time and outside off, driven away towards cover.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Short of a length and outside off, Rachin Ravindra with a half-punch off the front foot and this is hit straight to point for no run.

Ruan de Swardt to Rachin Ravindra, Good length around off stump and angling back in, Rachin Ravindra gets on the front foot and defends it toward cover.

Duanne Olivier to Kane Williamson, Good length, on the fifth stump line, Kane Williamson gets a stride across and blocks it off.

Duanne Olivier to Rachin Ravindra, Hard length over middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra gets across a bit and nudges it into the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

Duanne Olivier to Rachin Ravindra, On a length around off stump and slanting across the left-hander quickly, Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.

Duanne Olivier to Rachin Ravindra, A decent bumper, well dug in and just down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra looks to take it on but is well beaten.

Duanne Olivier to Rachin Ravindra, Pitched up again but on the stump line and Rachin Ravindra blocks it off the front foot.

Duanne Olivier to Rachin Ravindra, This one is pitched up right around the off stump and angled across the left-hander, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms at it.

A bit of a halt in the proceedings as the two batters called to exchange their gloves. The man from the dressing room brings a couple of pairs. Also, they help themselves with some fluids to rejuvenate.

Ruan de Swardt to Kane Williamson, Floated up a bit and around off, Kane Williamson looks to drive but delays the shot a bit and ends up just punching it toward short cover.

Ruan de Swardt to Kane Williamson, Good length around off and middle and angling in, Kane Williamson uses soft hands to keep this one out.