NZ vs SA 2nd Test: South Africa beat New Zealand by 198 runs, draw series 1-1

South Africa won the second and final Test against New Zealand by 198 runs in Christchurch on Tuesday to draw the series 1-1.

South Africa rode on the bowling masterclass of Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabad to complete an extraordinary turnaround in form and hammer New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test on Tuesday to level the two-match series.

Notably, New Zealand won the first Test in Christchurch by an innings and 276 runs. After setting New Zealand a target of 426, South Africa bowled out the hosts for 227 to win with more than a session remaining at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Chasing a world record target of 426 runs, New Zealand resumed on 94 for four in the morning and there was a flicker of hope they might save the match as wicketkeeper Tom Blundell and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme reached lunch at 180 for five.

However, the home side's resistance faded quickly after the break when both players tossed away their wickets by pulling paceman Marco Jansen to fielders.

Jansen and pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada worked through the tail with the second new ball, before an untimely rain break brought an early tea with South Africa needing one wicket for victory.

Spinner Keshav Maharaj sealed the win by trapping Matt Henry lbw for a duck.

Man of the Match Rabada said it was important his team stepped up after being thrashed in the opener.