Hashim Amla's unbeaten 106 guided South Africa to 325 for 4 at stumps on day one of the second Test at St. George's Park on Friday after New Zealand made some inroads into the Proteas' batting lineup only to
wilt badly in the afternoon.
Amla moved South Africa back into a position of complete strength after Graeme Smith (54) and Jacques Kallis were dismissed in quick succession and AB de Villiers failed to cash in on his half-century.Amla had partnerships of 92 with Smith, 86 with De Villiers and 102 unbroken with Faf du Plessis (69 not out) to anchor South Africa, which won the first test by an innings.
Doug Bracewell led the bowlers with 2 for 70 but New Zealand has to win to avoid a fourth series loss in five.

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