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    The visitors appear to have read the Hagley Oval pitch better than the hosts, heading into the final day of the second New Zealand-South Africa cricket test at Christchurch

    The visitors appear to have read the Hagley Oval pitch better than the hosts, heading into the final day of the second New Zealand-South Africa cricket test at Christchurch


    The world champions are 94 for four in pursuit of a world record 426 fourth innings total - but any hope of a draw across 90 overs will be demanding too.

    Devon Conway resumes on 60, Tom Blundell's one.

    Black Caps batting coach Luke Ronchi assesses the surface as the odds narrow for a first series victory over the Proteas.



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