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South Africans are hoping to learn from their hosts and their first-Test triumph

Debutant Sarel Erwee cuts a frustrated figure during the match. Picture: KAI SCHWOERER

They know anything less than victory will be not good enough in the series decider that starts at the same venue on Friday. Another sorry performance will mean a first series defeat against New Zealand home or away since 1932. Batting coach Justin Sammons said they at least know what to expect at Hagley Oval and there are lessons the Proteas can learn from how New Zealand batted.

Scoring became easier after the ball became softer and the home team’s solid foundation laid by the middle order took the game away from SA as it allowed the tail to wag. No 11 Matt Henry scored a half-century and Tom Blundell and Colin de Grandhomme contributed with 96 and 45 batting at seven and eight.

A series defeat will withdraw a lot from the reputational deposits the team made in their come from behind 2-1 Test series victory over India at home in January.

 

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