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South Africa beat New Zealand by 8 wickets in 2nd test

March 18 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa registered an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Test at Wellington on Saturday. A career best performance from left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj played a crucial role in the Proteas victory. Maharaj took six for 40 as

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Saurabh Sharma
By Saurabh Sharma
Mar 18, 2017 • 02:34 PM

March 18 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa registered an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Test at Wellington on Saturday. A career best performance from left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj played a crucial role in the Proteas victory. Maharaj took six for 40 as the Black Caps were all out for 171 in their second innings leaving South Africa with a victory target of 81.

Saurabh Sharma
By Saurabh Sharma
March 18, 2017 • 02:34 PM

The visitors achieved the target in 25 overs, with Hashim Amla 38 not out and JP Duminy unbeaten on 15. South Africa is now leading three test series 1-0 with the third and final Test in Hamilton starting from 24th March.

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South Africa vs New Zealand, Second Test at Wellington Summary:

South Africa - 359 & 83-2

New Zealand - 268 & 171

Result - South Africa won by eight wickets

Man of the Match - Keshav Maharaj (South Africa)

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Photo Source - South Africa Twitter account

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