Kallis hits century

Jacques Kallis scored his fifth century in seven Tests to establish South Africa’s lead over New Zealand in the second Test on Saturday. Kallis’ 131 was the top score in South Africa’s total of 272-3, which they reached before bad light ended play seven overs after tea on the second day to earn a lead of 84 runs over New Zealand 188. Kallis’ 29th century was also his fastest, coming off 143 balls. The all-rounder and Hashim Amla, who was 89 not out at the early close, shared a stand of 220 for the third wicket. New Zealand had resumed on 187-8 but were dismissed just four balls into play when Chris Martin edged a Makhaya Ntini to Kallis at second slip without scoring.

Scoreboard

New Zealand, 1st Innings

(Overnight 187-8)

D Vettori 17 not out, C Martin c Kallis b Ntini 0; Extras: (2lb, 3nb) 5; Total: (for 9 wickets) 188

Fall of wickets: 9-188.

Bowling: Steyn 14-5-42-4, Ntini 15.4-4-52-2, Kallis 11-2-35-1, Nel 13-3-42-2, Harris 3-0-15-0

South Africa (1st Innings)

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G Smith b Martin 2, H Gibbs b Martin 25, H Amla 89 not out, J Kallis lbw b Gillespie 131, A Prince 8 not out; Extras (b-5, w-2, nb-10) 17; Total (3 wickets; 66 overs) 272

Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-31, 3-251

Bowling: Martin 18-5-56-2, Gillespie 19-4-84-1, O’Brien 15-3-66-0, Vettori 10-0-44-0, Styris 4-0-17-0