18 Feb 2022

NZ 116/3 on first day of South Africa test

From Morning Report, 8:46 am on 18 February 2022

Matt Henry has made the most of a rare test chance, firing the Black Caps into control on the opening day of the first test against South Africa in Christchurch.

Revelling in green conditions on his home ground of Hagley Oval, Christchurch seamer Henry was nearly unplayable. His figures of seven-for-23 are bettered by just two other New Zealand bowlers in a test innings.

South Africa were skittled for just 95 and New Zealand reached 116 for three by stumps.

Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin Dann.