The star batsmen for the Black Caps were Jesse Ryder with 83 and Ross Taylor with 43, who came to the crease with New Zealand struggling on 16/2.

Morne Morkel shone with the ball for the Proteas, picking up 3/46, hitting the stumps with all of his dismissals.

Spinner Imran Tahir and speedster Dale Steyn also chipped in with handy bowling figures, picking up 2/32 and 2/42 respectively.

It will be up to Graeme Smith and the rest of the South African batsmen to ensure the Proteas make it home on a pitch that has been described as skiddy and flattish. Rain has been predicted for later in the evening, which may well complicate matters for South Africa.