article_snippet: Somewhat surprisingly the Black Caps’ fielding early on let three sixes down, as first Quinton De Kock was dropped on six by wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi off Boult.
article_snippet: Attempting to release the shackles, Quinton De Kock shuffled down the wicket to Boult and as Quinton De Kock swung hard at a full ball, a thick edge flew to third man and South Africa were reduced to 31 for two after eight overs.
article_snippet: Kane Williamson committed the cardinal sin of dropping the South African captain and New Zealand were made to pay as the next three balls were dispatched to the boundary rope.
article_snippet: Williamson then lasted just 11 balls before Williamson bottom-edged a short Morne Morkel delivery and shattered Morne Morkel stumps on six.
article_snippet: New Zealand were faltering and Ross Taylor was guilty for calling for a single and selling Martin Guptill short as Morne Morkel found Morne Morkel run-out for a scratchy 34.
article_snippet: Quinton De Kock runs out Martin Guptill after a mix-up with Ross Taylor as the hosts faltered in Auckland .
article_snippet: Ross Taylor was caught behind for 30, as New Zealand struggled to keep up with the rate .