Jamieson, Santner bowl NZ to victory after Williamson's twin centuries and Ravindra's 240
David Bedingham counterattacked for South Africa with 87 off 96 balls, but they folded for 247 in pursuit of 529
03/02Result
1st Test, South Africa tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Feb 4-7 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
511 & 179/4d -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
162 & 247 (80 ov)
Player of the Match
03/02Result
1st Test, South Africa tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Feb 4-7 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
511 & 179/4d -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
162 & 247 (80 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Red-hot Williamson puts the stamp on NZ's day again
Williamson followed his first-innings ton with a more enterprising 109 off 132 balls to flatten a depleted South Africa and power New Zealand's lead to 528
Santner goes 'the other way' to rediscover his Test bowling
"I tried to give it a rip again, and [go a] little bit slow at the crease. That's what I tried to do at the World Cup"
Day 2
Ravindra 240 and Jamieson's burst make it NZ's day
Hosts take command of first Test with South Africa still trailing by 431 runs
Williamson all praise for 'class act' Ravindra: 'His temperament speaks volumes'
"He has looked very good at No. 4. He is a great stroke-maker, can play all shots and go through the gears"
Day 1
Centurions Williamson, Ravindra add unbeaten 219 as New Zealand dominate Day 1
The inexperienced Tshepo Moreki and Dane Paterson initially tested the hosts, before their third-wicket pair went undefeated
'Pure batting bliss' - Ravindra lauds his 'unbelievable' idol Williamson
New Zealand batter toasts "very special" moment after sharing an unbroken 219-run stand with Williamson
Others
Are Rehan Ahmed and Shoaib Bashir England's youngest ever bowler-fielder combination?
And has anyone converted more Test fifties to hundreds on the trot than Kane Williamson?
How often have uncles and nephews played together in the same Test?
And is Neil Brand the only player to captain his side on Test debut?
Favourites, underdogs, and a contest where every inch will be earned
Looking at the WTC table, it's a series the teams - full strength or depleted - will want to get as much as they can from
Conrad on South Africa's big defeat: 'A jolt and a wake-up call'
South Africa head coach says his inexperienced players now know the 'harsh reality of Test cricket' after being thrown in the deep-end
Tangiwai Shield, commemorating 1953 rail disaster, to go to winners of NZ vs SA Test series
The trophy commemorates the tragic Tangiwai train disaster of 1953 where 151 people, including the fiance of NZ fast bowler Bob Blair, lost their lives
