Relentless New Zealand apply the pressure

Apr 14, 2007

James Franklin is esctatic after trapping AB de Villiers for a duck•AFP

Smith walks back after scoring just 1, thought he wasn't very thrilled with the pitch•GNN Photo

Herschelle Gibbs played watchfully and guarded his wicket. He made 60 •Getty Images

McMillan's introduction into the attack proved to be a masterstroke as he picked up three quick wickets•Getty Images

Fleming could have been out for 36 but Herschelle Gibbs spilled the ball•Getty Images

... and the fans were not disappointed as Scott Styris' 56 took them to the brink of victory•AFP

The disconcerting bounce was a little too hot to handle, especially off Bond. Jacques Kallis kept his eyes on the ball and swayed away at the right time•AFP

Stephen Fleming didn't hesitate to insert South Africa and his seamers struck early. Graeme Smith spooned one off Shane Bond and Jacob Oram plucked it low at cover•AFP

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Defending only 193, South Africa began well when Makhaya Ntini removed Peter Fulton•AFP

Fleming reached 50 before Shaun Pollock ended his stay•AFP

The frustration did eventually get to Kallis and fortunately, he connected well, smashing one over extra cover for a six•Getty Images

Gibbs shows his frustration after playing on to Craig McMillan, the surprise package•AFP

Stephen Fleming, however, was not going to let this one slip away•Getty Images

There was plenty of support for New Zealand ...•AFP