New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: New Zealand need 227 runs to win with 9 wickets remaining

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: South Africa, on the other hand, will be feeling a lot better getting that wicket in the final over considering the way things panned out after they were at a commanding position early on in the second session. After early setbacks and the dismissal of skipper Neil Brand, who looked promising, the Proteas found themselves in early trouble at 39 for 3 wickets. However, Zubayr Hamza and David Bedingham steadied the ship with a solid 4th wicket partnership of 65 runs, only for Hamza to depart cheaply, putting South Africa on the back foot once again. Yet, Keegan Petersen stepped up admirably, forming a commendable partnership of 98 runs for the 5th wicket. The highlight of the day was David Bedingham's century, which played a pivotal role in helping South Africa reach the total they did. However, the tail-enders failed to contribute significantly, and momentum shifted back to the Kiwis as the Proteas were bundled out for 235 runs, setting New Zealand a target of 267. As they did in the first innings, Dane Paterson and Tshepo Moreki maintained tight lines and lengths with the new ball. The star with the ball of the first innings, Dane Piedt gave them the finish they needed by trapping Devon Conway in front. The match is well poised for Day 4 and could be the final day of this Test match with the Kiwis requiring 227 more runs whereas South Africa will be on the hunt for the remaining nine wickets. The action on Day 4 will begin at 3.30 am IST (10 pm GMT, the previous day), but you can join us much earlier for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Tom Latham 21 (39)
Devon Conway 17 (39)
South Africa
Tshepo Moreki 0/15 (5)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! As good a cover drive as it gets! Tshepo Moreki overpitches fractionally, around off, Tom Latham angles the face of his bat perfectly and creams the drive through covers for a boundary.

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Devon Conway 16 (38)
Tom Latham 16 (34)
South Africa
Dane Piedt 0/3 (3)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Devon Conway 16 (35)
Tom Latham 15 (31)
South Africa
Tshepo Moreki 0/9 (4)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Tom Latham 15 (26)
Devon Conway 16 (34)
South Africa
Dane Piedt 0/2 (2)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Tom Latham 14 (25)
Devon Conway 15 (29)
South Africa
Dane Paterson 0/20 (5)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Easy pickings! Paterson tries to attack the stumps but drifts on the pads, on a fuller length, Tom Latham stays balanced in his crease and clips it to the right of mid-wicket for a boundary.

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Devon Conway 15 (29)
Tom Latham 8 (19)
South Africa
Dane Piedt 0/0 (1)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Devon Conway 15 (23)
Tom Latham 8 (19)
South Africa
Dane Paterson 0/14 (4)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Class written all over it! Paterson hurls it full and on off, Devon Conway picks up the length early and gets all his weight on the front foot to crack the drive past the bowler for a boundary.

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Tom Latham 7 (17)
Devon Conway 9 (19)
South Africa
Tshepo Moreki 0/9 (3)

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Driven with authority!

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Nicely done! This is full and on the middle stump line, Tom Latham allows the ball to come to him and clips it slightly uppishly but to the right of mid-wicket for a boundary.

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score:
New Zealand
Tom Latham 7 (16)
Devon Conway 4 (14)
South Africa
Dane Paterson 0/7 (3)