Blackcaps v South Africa: New Zealand suffer early blow after Will O'Rourke cleans up South Africa on day two

The Blackcaps have wasted minimal time wrapping up the South African innings on day two of the second test in Hamilton on Wednesday, dismissing the visitors for a total of 243.

The Proteas came to the crease at 220/6, with Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg resuming their seventh-wicket stand of 70, which mitigated some early damage on day one at Seddon Park

But seamer Will O'Rourke ensured a hasty conclusion to the tourists' effort with the bat, nabbing the early breakthrough before wrapping up the tail to continue his impressive test debut.

O'Rourke finished with figures of 4/59 from 18.2 overs - the best of his first-class career - to lead all bowlers.

The English-born Aucklander removed both dangermen, with de Swardt (64) and von Berg (38) each playing on to their stumps.

Rachin Ravindra didn't get a chance to add to his opening day's figures (3/33), with Tim Southee (1/63 off 25 overs), Matt Henry (1/44 off 17) and Neil Wagner (1/32 off 16) contributing a wicket apiece.

In response, the Blackcaps lost Devon Conway in the first over, with Dane Paterson finding the struggling opener's edge with the fourth delivery of their innings.

South Africa 243 (de Swardt 64, von Berg 38, Bedingham 39, O'Rourke 4/59)

Blackcaps 10/1 (Williamson 1no, Latham 9no)

The Blackcaps have wasted minimal time wrapping up the South African innings on day two of the second test in Hamilton on Wednesday, dismissing the visitors for a total of 243.

The Proteas came to the crease at 220/6, with Ruan de Swardt and Shaun von Berg resuming their seventh-wicket stand of 70, which mitigated some early damage on day one at Seddon Park

But seamer Will O'Rourke ensured a hasty conclusion to the tourists' effort with the bat, nabbing the early breakthrough before wrapping up the tail to continue his impressive test debut.

O'Rourke finished with figures of 4/59 from 18.2 overs - the best of his first-class career - to lead all bowlers.

The English-born Aucklander removed both dangermen, with de Swardt (64) and von Berg (38) each playing on to their stumps.

Rachin Ravindra didn't get a chance to add to his opening day's figures (3/33), with Tim Southee (1/63 off 25 overs), Matt Henry (1/44 off 17) and Neil Wagner (1/32 off 16) contributing a wicket apiece.

In response, the Blackcaps lost Devon Conway in the first over, with Dane Paterson finding the struggling opener's edge with the fourth delivery of their innings.

South Africa 243 (de Swardt 64, von Berg 38, Bedingham 39, O'Rourke 4/59)

Blackcaps 10/1 (Williamson 1no, Latham 9no)

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