Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock celebrates 50 runs during day two of the second Test cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa. Pic/AFP

Wellington: Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma fell short of the centuries they probably deserved but drove South Africa to 349 for nine, a first innings lead of 81, at the close of play on the second day of the second test against New Zealand on Friday.