New Zealand vs South Africa 2017: 1st Test, day 3, 5 Talking Points

#4 Williamson takes New Zealand close to South Africa's score

Williamson and Watling put on 84 for the sixth wicket

Kane Williamson had already shown his grit and fight on Day 2 but knew that the task was only half done with Ross Taylor out injured. He had some company from BJ Watling and knocked up a fine 16th hundred after playing out a run less first hour. He is now only one century behind Martin Crowe as the leading century maker for the Kiwis.

Morkel, Rabada and Philander bowled probing channels but Williamson never let them settle into a rhythm as he took New Zealand pretty close to the first innings score Proteas had on board.

However, Rabada knocked him over with a sharp delivery that seamed away to catch Williamson's edge. He departed on 130 with New Zealand still 32 short of a lead.