New Zealand have been set a target of 426 runs by South Africa.© AFP
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 4, highlights:Chasing a target of 426 runs, New Zealand posted 94 for four at Stumps on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test match vs South Africa in Christchurch on Monday. Devon Conway and Tom Blundell will resume batting for the hosts on Day 5 with the former smashing an unbeaten knock of 60 runs off 127 balls. Meanwhile, Blundell faced 17 deliveries and registered a run to remain unbeaten. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj have been in good bowling form for South Africa and have registered two wickets each. The Proteas initially declared at 354 for nine in their second innings with wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne smashing an unbeaten knock of 136 runs off 187 balls, packed with 16 fours and a maximum. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada made his contribution as a tailender with a knock of 47 runs off 34 deliveries. The New Zealand bowling department were in good form with Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Neil Wagner taking two wickets each. The hosts lead 1-0 in the two-match series and will be aiming to complete their clean sweep. (SCORECARD)
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