Centurion: Patience paid off for South African captain Faf du Plessis as he was rewarded with three quick wickets after grinding out a century on day two of the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday. New Zealand finished the day at SuperSport Park on 38 for three, 443 runs behind South Africa's first innings total of 481 for eight declared. Du Plessis made 112 not out off 234 balls and said he had stuck to a plan.

South Africa's captain Faf du Plessis, celebrates after scoring a century on the second day of their second cricket test match against New Zealand at Centurion Park in Pretoria. Pic/AFP