South Africa take charge on day two

Mar 16, 2012

Mark Gillespie was the hero for New Zealand on the second day•Getty Images

While it looked like Gillespie had swung the game the hosts' way, AB de Villiers kept South Africa afloat. He scored a solid 83 ...•AFP

Vernon Philander picked up two early wickets ...•Getty Images

He caused panic in the South Africa ranks, running through the middle order to finish with 5 for 59•Getty Images

... while Morne Morkel and the other lower order batsmen contributed valuable runs to give South Africa a 68-run lead•AFP

... as did Dale Steyn, as New Zealand went to stumps on 65 for 4, still trailing by three runs•Getty Images

The South Africa quicks then began a typical demolition job. Rob Nicol was the first to go: he unsuccessfully attempted to stop the ball from rolling onto his stumps•Getty Images

Kane Williamson showed the only resistance for the hosts, ending the day unbeaten on 41•AFP