Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson does not expect his New Zealand teammates to be focused on reclaiming the No.1 spot in the world Test rankings when they take on South Africa in the second clash in their two-match series on Friday.

The Black Caps thrashed the visitors in their first meeting in Christchurch last week and another win over the Proteas would see the New Zealanders replace Australia at the top of the Test rankings.

A draw would give New Zealand their first series win over the South Africans, and Jamieson stressed that the squad would be thinking only about the task at hand.

“I think for the group, it’s about each Test as it comes,” Jamieson said. “While it’s cool to get those milestones and stuff, it’s not the focal point. It’s about us trying to back up that last game, and if we do that, hopefully we’ll come away with a win.”

New Zealand claimed victory over the visitors by an innings and 276 runs — South Africa’s worst defeat since losing to Australia in Johannesburg in 2002.