41.   South Africa won the toss and elected to bat when play started Saturday, opening day of the Centenary Test against New Zealand at Eden Park.

42.   Singles play starts early next week.

43.   The play started on a corner kick.

44.   The play started as a three-on-two rush with Heinze taking a pass from Don Sweeney.

45.   The play started when forward Pedro ran down a ball on the flank just before it rolled over the touchline and delivered a perfect cross into box.

46.   Volunteers were anticipating a big crush on the final day and were still restocking shelves after singles play started.

47.   When play started in bright sunshine, Graf took charge quickly.

48.   There was light drizzle early Saturday but the umpires were hopeful that play could start later in the morning.

49.   With water seeping under the covers from overnight downpours, the morning session was washed out and play started nearly two hours late.

50.   Weather permitting, play will start on Sunday.