1st Test: South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat

Aug 19, Durban (CRICKETNMORE): South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat first against New Zealand at Kingsmead here. Check out the Playing X1 below. Ashwin retains second spot in ICC Test bowlers ranking.

Toss: South Africa have won the toss and have opted to bat

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Playing XI:

New Zealand : Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling(w), Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult

South Africa : Stephen Cook, Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis(c), Jean-Paul Duminy, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock(w), Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Piedt