New Zealand earned their first ever Test series victory over South Africa.
Despite making an actual go of it this week, the depleted Proteas have been unable to get throughout the road on Friday as they have been handed a historic Test series defeat towards New Zealand.
Having misplaced the primary match at Mount Maunganui final week, the SA staff put up a struggle all through the second Test, however their hosts wrapped up a seven-wicket win in Hamilton.
Resuming their second innings at 40/1 on day 4, the Black Caps seemed to be in some bother, needing 221 runs to win with 9 wickets in hand.
Williamson shines once more
Top-order batter Kane Williamson spoiled the occasion for the vacationers, nevertheless, by hitting his third century of the two-match series as he carried his staff over the road.
Williamson made 133 not out off 260 balls, steering the Black Caps to 269/3 as they coasted to victory in the ultimate session of the day.
Spin bowler Dane Piedt took 3/93, returning match figures of 8/182, however it was not sufficient to information the under-strength Proteas (lacking most of their first-choice stars) to an unlikely win towards their fancied hosts.
In a memorable triumph for New Zealand, they earned their first ever Test series victory over South Africa.
