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South Africa tour of New Zealand·T20
187/4(20)
vs
154/8(20)
SA won by 33 runs
A death-overs collapse cost NZ — the chase never recovered
154/18782%
CRR 7.70RRR 0.00Last 5 38/4 (7.60)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Partnership: 5 (5b)Last wkt: Cole McConchie 1(2)
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 28 | 2 | 9.33 | |
| 4 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
Runs Per Over154 total
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Ov 1 · 8 runs
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Ov 2 · Wicket over — 1W, 8 runs
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Ov 3 · Tight — 3 dots, 3 runs
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Ov 4 · Big over! 17 runs (3 boundaries)
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Ov 5 · 6 runs — steady
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Ov 6 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 4 runs
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Ov 7 · Quiet over — 5 runs
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Ov 8 · 7 runs — steady
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Ov 9 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 3 runs
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Ov 10 · Tight — 3 dots, 3 runs
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Ov 11 · 11 runs with 1W — mixed over
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Ov 12 · 6 runs — steady
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Ov 13 · 8 runs (1 boundary)
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Ov 14 · 6 runs — steady
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Ov 15 · Massive! 20 runs — 2 sixes
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Ov 16 · 9 runs with 1W — mixed over
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Ov 17 · Tight — 4 dots, 2 runs
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Ov 18 · Big over! 14 runs (2 boundaries)
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Ov 19 · Wicket over — 2W, 8 runs
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LIVE · Ov 20 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 5 runs
Match Over
SA 187/4 (20 ov)
SA won by 33 runs
INNINGS OVER — SA 187/4
187 on the board. SA have set a massive target — the kind that changes body language in the dressing room. Esterhuizen's 75 off 33 (SR 227) was the innings that held everything together, with Herman (39 off 31) providing the support act. The bowling was a collective effort — Sears (2/37 in 4 ov), Clarkson (1/14 in 2.1 ov), Foulkes (1/22 in 4.2 ov) all contributed. NZ need 188 to win. The innings break will be full of numbers, plans, and second-guessing — but this game will be decided by nerve, not arithmetic.
Ov 20B Sears
13runs1W
264W01
SA 187/419.61
Ben Sears to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith gets into position to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, edges it! and the ball sails towards short cover for 1 run.
Sears completes: 2/37 in 4 ov (econ 9.3).
19.5·
Ben Sears to Jason Smith, no run, Dot ball. slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Jason Smith is watchful, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
19.4W
Wicket
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, c J Neesham b B Sears, CAUGHT! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen holds the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards long off, but the ball finds safe hands of Jimmy Neesham, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Connor Esterhuizen is out.
Esterhuizen: 75(33) · P'ship: 61(27) · 2/36 (3.4 ov)
B Sears strikes again! Two wickets now.
19.34
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen gets to the pitch of it, hits it to the deep cover, goes couple of bounces into the fence for a boundary.
Esterhuizen: 75(32) · P'ship: 61(26)
19.26
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen, SIX! With a brilliant slower ball on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen goes back and unleashes a spectacular punch to deep cover — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Esterhuizen: 71(31) · P'ship: 57(25) · need 2 off 4b
21 runs from the last 6 deliveries — the game is shifting!
19.12
Ben Sears to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen stands tall, makes room and hits it towards long on for 2 runs.
Esterhuizen: 65(30) · P'ship: 51(24) · need 8 off 5b
50-run partnership! D Forrester and C Esterhuizen — 51 off 24 balls.
Ov 19KA Jamieson
19runs
246106
SA 174/318.66
Kyle Jamieson to Dian Forrester, SIX! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Dian Forrester goes forward, connects beautifully, over long on — That is huge! Six! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
Forrester: 21(13) · P'ship: 49(23) · need 10 off 6b
Sixes from both ends this over!
19 from the over. Jamieson will want to forget that one quickly.
18.5·
Kyle Jamieson to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, is watchful, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
18.41
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, An inswinger on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen plays it soft, plays a confident chip shot towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
18.36
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, SIX! With a brilliant fast ball on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen gets into position and unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket — Launched over the ropes, maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
Esterhuizen: 62(28) · P'ship: 42(20) · need 17 off 9b
18.24
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen gets in line and caresses drive to long on, it raced away to the fence for four.
Esterhuizen: 56(27) · P'ship: 36(19) · need 23 off 10b
18.12
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, Connor Esterhuizen holds the crease and plays off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs. Dropped catch
Ov 18Z Foulkes
8runs
401111
SA 155/317.61
Zakary Foulkes to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen is onto it quickly, plays a well-timed pull off the inswinger at back of length by the bowler, finds deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Esterhuizen: 50(25) · P'ship: 30(17) · need 29 off 12b
FIFTY for C Esterhuizen! 50 off 25 balls (3x4, 4x6).
Z Foulkes's figures: 1/22 in 4.2 ov — outstanding spell.
17.51
Zakary Foulkes to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Zakary Foulkes delivers slower ball at fulltoss, Dian Forrester goes forward and plays the shot, straight to long on for 1 run. Dropped catch
17.41lb
Zakary Foulkes to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 leg bye, Leg bye. slower ball, good length, on the leg stump, Connor Esterhuizen stays balanced, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
17.31
Zakary Foulkes to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Dian Forrester eases into the shot to the inswinger at full length on the stumps, plays a push to short cover for 1 run.
17.2·
Zakary Foulkes to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, picks up the length early, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
17.14
Zakary Foulkes to Dian Forrester, FOUR! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump. Dian Forrester goes forward, hits defensive shot in the gap towards third man — and the fielder can only watch — four!
Forrester: 13(8) · P'ship: 26(12) · need 33 off 17b
The momentum has swung dramatically. From squeeze to six-hitting — this match has everything.
Ov 17CE McConchie
15runs
111606
SA 147/316.66
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, SIX! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen reads it off the hand, connects beautifully, over deep square leg — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Esterhuizen: 49(23) · P'ship: 22(11) · need 37 off 18b
Two sixes from Esterhuizen this over!
15 from the over. McConchie will want to forget that one quickly.
McConchie finishes: 0/48 in 4 ov at 12.0 an over. A day to forget.
16.5·
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward, dabs sweep with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
16.46
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, SIX! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen commits to the big shot, connects beautifully, sloge sweep over deep mid wicket — That has gone a long way — six!
Esterhuizen: 43(21) · P'ship: 16(9) · need 43 off 20b
C Esterhuizen on 43* — closing in on a half-century.
16.31
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Dian Forrester goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, collected at deep cover for 1 run.
16.21lb
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 leg bye, Leg bye. arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Connor Esterhuizen stays patient, swats it, off the body, quick running — leg bye, 1 run.
16.11
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Dian Forrester goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, picked up at long off for 1 run.
Ov 16B Sears
7runs1W
W02221
SA 132/315.61
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at back of length, Dian Forrester picks up the length early and tucks it. sharp in the field, stops the run at square leg, 1 run.
15.52
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 2 runs, Dian Forrester works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, picked up at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
15.42
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 2 runs, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at full length, Dian Forrester goes forward and tucks it. good fielding, no run at long off, 2 runs.
15.32
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 2 runs, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at good length, Dian Forrester gets into line and tucks it. sharp in the field, stops the run at deep point, 2 runs.
15.2·
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Sears sends down a sharp delivery, Dian Forrester stays solid to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
15.1W
Wicket
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, no run, c NF Kelly b B Sears, CAUGHT! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann gets into position and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards mid on, edged!! and flies straight to Nick Kelly, pouches it cleanly, out! Rubin Hermann is gone.
Herman: 39(31) · P'ship: 49(33) · 1/17 (2.1 ov) · need 59 off 29b
DEATH OVERS — SA 125/2
SA are 125/2 heading into the death. On current trajectory: 167. Wickets in hand and batting deep — SA could push for 170+ if the death overs go well. Herman has been the backbone — 39 off 30, with Esterhuizen contributing 37 off 19. Wickets in hand means SA can swing freely. The set batsmen should be targeting 165+ — anything less from this position would be an underperformance.
Ov 15J Neesham
14runs
116114
SA 125/214.64
Jimmy Neesham to Connor Esterhuizen, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Connor Esterhuizen goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover — that races away to the boundary!
Esterhuizen: 37(19) · P'ship: 49(32) · need 59 off 30b
14.51
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann presents the full face to the fast ball at full length on the off stump, plays a drive to long off for 1 run.
At this rate, SA are on track for 161. Competitive — the death overs will decide.
14.41
Jimmy Neesham to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at good length, Connor Esterhuizen steadies himself, plays the shot, straight to point for 1 run.
14.36
Jimmy Neesham to Connor Esterhuizen, SIX! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen is onto it quickly, connects beautifully, pull over deep square leg — Gone! All the way for six!
Esterhuizen: 32(17) · P'ship: 43(29) · need 65 off 33b
14.21
Jimmy Neesham to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann places it, plays a well-timed push off the fast ball at full length by the bowler, picked up at deep cover for 1 run.
14.11
Jimmy Neesham to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, collected at long on for 1 run.
Ov 14KA Jamieson
10runs
201wdwd401
SA 111/213.61
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, finds long off for 1 run.
13.5·
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen gets behind the line, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
13.44
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, FOUR! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Connor Esterhuizen is onto it quickly, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg — and that is four! No stopping that one.
Esterhuizen: 24(13) · P'ship: 34(24) · need 74 off 38b
13.41wd
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 wide, Wide. fast ball fulltoss on the leg stump, Sails wide of the leg-stump, well wide. Umpire signals wide.
13.41wd
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 wide, Wide. fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Connor Esterhuizen no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
13.31
Kyle Jamieson to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Kyle Jamieson delivers fast ball at back of length, Rubin Hermann is ready for it, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
13.2·
Kyle Jamieson to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
13.12
Kyle Jamieson to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Kyle Jamieson delivers slower ball at good length, Rubin Hermann stays balanced and tucks it. well fielded, denies the single at deep point, 2 runs.
Ov 13JA Clarkson
11runs
nb111124
SA 101/212.64
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Connor Esterhuizen goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover — pierces the field, four runs!
Esterhuizen: 20(12) · P'ship: 25(18) · need 83 off 42b
12.52
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, Connor Esterhuizen lines it up, plays a well-timed pull off the slower ball at fulltoss by the bowler, picked up at deep square leg for 2 runs.
12.41
Josh Clarkson to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann eases into the shot, plays a well-timed push off the fast ball at fulltoss by the bowler, straight to long on for 1 run.
12.31
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, collected at long on for 1 run.
12.21
Josh Clarkson to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, finds long on for 1 run.
12.11
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the fast ball at full length by the bowler, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
12.11nb
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen improvises, strikes a clever ramp shot. Umpire calls it a no ball as it went above the waist height.
Ov 12CE McConchie
11runs
116111
SA 90/211.61
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Cole McConchie delivers off break ball at good length, Connor Esterhuizen picks it early, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
11.51
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Cole McConchie delivers arm ball at good length, Rubin Hermann goes back and tucks it. fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight at long on, 1 run.
11.41
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Cole McConchie delivers arm ball at full length, Connor Esterhuizen uses his feet and tucks it. sharp in the field, stops the run at long off, 1 run.
11.36
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, SIX! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen goes forward, connects beautifully, over long on — Launched over the ropes, maximum!
Esterhuizen: 10(5) · P'ship: 11(8) · need 97 off 51b
11.21
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Cole McConchie delivers arm ball at good length, Rubin Hermann reads it off the hand, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
11.11
Cole McConchie to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the off break ball at good length by the bowler, picked up at deep square leg for 1 run.
Ov 11JA Clarkson
3runs1W
W02100
SA 79/210.6·
Josh Clarkson to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann steadies himself, dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop. Dropped catch
10.5·
Josh Clarkson to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann is watchful, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
10.41
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen works it off the pads, plays a well-timed flick shot off the slower ball at good length by the bowler, finds deep square leg for 1 run.
10.32
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs, Josh Clarkson delivers fast ball at back of length, Connor Esterhuizen gets into position and tucks it. well fielded, denies the single at deep point, 2 runs.
10.2·
Josh Clarkson to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen keeps it tight, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
10.1W
Wicket
Josh Clarkson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, c J Neesham b JA Clarkson, CAUGHT! outswinger, full length, on the stumps, Wiaan Mulder adjusts quickly, tries a high-risk shot towards short cover, but the ball finds safe hands of Jimmy Neesham, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Wiaan Mulder is out.
Mulder: 34(29) · P'ship: 58(40) · 1/0 (0.1 ov) · need 108 off 59b
HALFWAY — SA 76/1
Halfway: SA 76/1 at 7.6 an over. On this trajectory, SA are looking at 152. Mulder has been the key contributor — 31 off 28, with Herman adding 30. Foulkes (1/15 in 3.2 ov) has been the standout with the ball. SA have wickets in hand — the back 10 could be explosive. NZ need breakthroughs now or this gets away.
Ov 10B Sears
3runs
011001
SA 76/19.61
Ben Sears to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at full length, Wiaan Mulder is quick to react and tucks it. good fielding, no run at deep cover, 1 run.
Sears: 50% dot balls. Building pressure through discipline.
9.5·
Ben Sears to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Wiaan Mulder goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, good work in the field there.
At this rate, SA are on track for 150. Competitive — the death overs will decide.
9.4·
Ben Sears to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Wiaan Mulder hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
9.31
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at good length, Rubin Hermann gets into line, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
9.21
Ben Sears to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run, Ben Sears delivers fast ball at good length, Wiaan Mulder is watchful and tucks it. good fielding, no run at long on, 1 run.
9.1·
Ben Sears to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Wiaan Mulder goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, good work in the field there.
Ov 9CE McConchie
18runs
166104
SA 73/18.64
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, FOUR! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back, guides it nicely to long off region, and the fielder can only watch — four!
Herman: 29(18) · P'ship: 55(33) · need 111 off 66b
50-run partnership! RA Herman and PWA Mulder — 52 off 33 balls.
18 from the over. McConchie will want to forget that one quickly.
McConchie under siege — going at 11.5 an over. A tough day.
8.5·
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
8.41
Cole McConchie to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run, Cole McConchie delivers off break ball at good length, Wiaan Mulder picks it early and tucks it. good work in the field there at deep mid wicket, 1 run.
8.36
Cole McConchie to Wiaan Mulder, SIX! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder goes back, unleashes it to deep mid wicket — Gone! All the way for six!
Mulder: 31(22) · P'ship: 50(30) · need 116 off 69b
Mulder launches two sixes in a row! He's in the zone.
Mulder has transformed this innings. From cautious to devastating — the switch has been flipped.
8.26
Cole McConchie to Wiaan Mulder, SIX! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder goes back, connects beautifully, pull over deep mid wicket — That is huge! Six! Dropped catch
Mulder: 25(21) · P'ship: 44(29) · need 122 off 70b
8.11
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Cole McConchie delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann sits deep and tucks it. good fielding, no run at short mid wicket, 1 run.
Ov 8J Neesham
7runs
04wd0200
SA 55/17.6·
Jimmy Neesham to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Wiaan Mulder hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
7.5·
Jimmy Neesham to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, and Wiaan Mulder hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
7.42
Jimmy Neesham to Wiaan Mulder, 2 runs, Wiaan Mulder goes forward and plays a well-timed ramp shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, collected at deep fine leg for 2 runs.
7.3·
Jimmy Neesham to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
7.31wd
Jimmy Neesham to Wiaan Mulder, 1 wide, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, The bouncer misses the mark, sails high over Wiaan Mulder's head — Umpire signals wide.
7.24
Jimmy Neesham to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder gets into line, guides it nicely to long off region, all along the ground, four!
Mulder: 17(16) · P'ship: 34(22) · need 132 off 76b
7.1·
Jimmy Neesham to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Wiaan Mulder hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Mulder: 10 off 15. The scoreboard does the talking.
Ov 7CE McConchie
5runs
102101
SA 48/16.61
Cole McConchie to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run, Wiaan Mulder places it to the off break ball at full length on the stumps, plays a push to long on for 1 run.
6.5·
Cole McConchie to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Wiaan Mulder is watchful, dabs defensive shot, good work in the field there.
6.41
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a push to deep cover for 1 run.
6.32
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Cole McConchie delivers off break ball at good length, Rubin Hermann waits for it, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
6.2·
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann stays solid, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
6.11
Cole McConchie to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run, Wiaan Mulder gets into position, plays a well-timed cut off the off break ball at good length by the bowler, finds deep cover for 1 run.
POWERPLAY — SA 43/1
SA have posted 43/1 in the powerplay at 7.2 an over. Herman led the scoring with 21 off 12 including 1 six. Zorzi contributed 12 off 14. Foulkes (1/15 in 3.2 ov) got the key breakthrough. NZ have a foothold with 1 wicket. The battle between rebuilding and accelerating will define the middle overs.
Ov 6Z Foulkes
7runs
012004
SA 43/15.64
Zakary Foulkes to Rubin Hermann, FOUR! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Rubin Hermann is ready for it, it to the deep mid wicket, all along the ground, four!
Herman: 21(12) · P'ship: 22(14) · need 144 off 84b
Z Foulkes: 1/15 in 3.2 ov. Controlling the game.
5.5·
Zakary Foulkes to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann stays compact, slashes defensive shot towards short cover, good fielding, no run.
5.4·
Zakary Foulkes to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann stays compact, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
5.32
Zakary Foulkes to Rubin Hermann, 2 runs, Rubin Hermann goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, collected at deep fine leg for 2 runs. Dropped catch
5.21
Zakary Foulkes to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run, Wiaan Mulder lines it up, plays a well-timed pull off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, collected at deep square leg for 1 run.
5.1·
Zakary Foulkes to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder stays compact, slashes defensive shot towards short mid wicket, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Ov 5B Sears
14runs
006404
SA 36/14.64
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, FOUR! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Rubin Hermann is ready for it, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg — pierces the field, four runs!
Herman: 15(8) · P'ship: 15(8) · need 151 off 90b
4.5·
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann stays solid, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
4.44
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Rubin Hermann goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover — pierces the field, four runs!
Herman: 11(6) · P'ship: 11(6) · need 155 off 92b
That breaks the shackles! Scoring opens up after a quiet passage.
4.36
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, SIX! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Rubin Hermann gets into position, connects beautifully, pull over deep square leg — That has gone a long way — six!
Herman: 7(5) · need 159 off 93b
4.2·
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Sears sends down a sharp delivery, Rubin Hermann shows the full face to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
4.1·
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann reads the length, plays it softly to short cover, well fielded, denies the single.
Ov 4Z Foulkes
6runs1W
04nb0W01
SA 22/13.61
Zakary Foulkes to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann times it to the fast ball at good length on the stumps, plays a push to short mid wicket for 1 run.
Impressive from Z Foulkes — 1/8 in 2.2 ov.
3.5·
Zakary Foulkes to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
3.4W
Wicket
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, no run, lbw b Z Foulkes, Out LBW !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi works it off the pads to attempt flick shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Zakary Foulkes appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Tony De Zorzi's dismissal.
Zorzi: 12(14) · P'ship: 21(24) · 1/7 (2 ov) · need 166 off 98b
LBW! The finger goes up — Zorzi trapped in front. No review? That looked plumb.
Dot ball off a free hit — the bowler escapes. Rare waste of a freebie.
3.3·
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, and Tony De Zorzi hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
3.31nb
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, 1 no ball, No ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi shows the full face, displays his finesse with a beautifully timed defensive shot, ball rolls towards mid off, umpire signals a no ball, as Zakary Foulkes had overstepped.
3.24
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Tony De Zorzi is ready for it, plays pull, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. and the fielder can only watch — four!
Zorzi: 12(11) · P'ship: 20(21) · need 167 off 100b
3.1·
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Zakary Foulkes bowls a sharp delivery, and Tony De Zorzi shows the full face, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, sharp movement, no chance of making contact.
Ov 3KA Jamieson
6runs
402000
SA 16/02.6·
Kyle Jamieson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Wiaan Mulder gets behind the line, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Jamieson: 67% dot balls. Building pressure through discipline.
2.5·
Kyle Jamieson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Wiaan Mulder hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Mulder struggling — 7 off 8 (SR 88).
2.4·
Kyle Jamieson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kyle Jamieson sends down a sharp delivery, Wiaan Mulder goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
2.32
Kyle Jamieson to Wiaan Mulder, 2 runs, Wiaan Mulder gives himself space, plays a well-timed cut off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, straight to deep point for 2 runs. Dropped catch
2.2·
Kyle Jamieson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Wiaan Mulder hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
2.14
Kyle Jamieson to Wiaan Mulder, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump. Wiaan Mulder goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long on — and the fielder can only watch — four!
Mulder: 5(4) · P'ship: 14(14) · need 173 off 107b
Ov 2Z Foulkes
2runs
00wd1000
SA 10/01.6·
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Zakary Foulkes sends down a sharp delivery, Tony De Zorzi goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
1.5·
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
1.4·
Zakary Foulkes to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Tony De Zorzi gets into position, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, nothing but air on that one.
1.31
Zakary Foulkes to Wiaan Mulder, 1 run, Wiaan Mulder goes forward and plays drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1.31wd
Zakary Foulkes to Wiaan Mulder, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, The bouncer misses the mark, sails high over Wiaan Mulder's head — Umpire signals wide.
1.2·
Zakary Foulkes to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder keeps it tight, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, nothing but air on that one.
1.1·
Zakary Foulkes to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder stays compact, dabs defensive shot with soft hands, good work in the field there.
Ov 1KA Jamieson
8runs
040400
SA 8/00.6·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the stumps, and Tony De Zorzi hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0.5·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Tony De Zorzi keeps it tight, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0.44
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi gets to the pitch of it, guides it nicely to deep mid wicket region, and the fielder can only watch — four!
Zorzi: 8(4) · need 179 off 116b
0.3·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Tony De Zorzi lines it up, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, no contact, through to the keeper.
0.24
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Tony De Zorzi goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long off — and that is four! No stopping that one.
Zorzi: 4(2) · need 183 off 118b
0.1·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi stays compact, dabs defensive shot with soft hands, good fielding, no run.
Pre-Match
Toss
NZ won the toss and elected to bowl first
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