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South Africa tour of New Zealand·T20
136/9(20)
vs
137/2(16.2)
NZ won by 8 wickets
NZ won by 8 wickets
137/136100%
CRR 8.46RRR 0.00Last 5 40/0 (8.00)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 55 | 7 | 2 | 114.55 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Partnership: 1 (1b)Last wkt: Tim Robinson 17(17)
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 26 | 1 | 11.14 | |
| 3 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
Runs Per Over137 total
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Ov 1 · Tight — 5 dots, 1 run
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4
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Ov 2 · Quiet over — 4 runs
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5
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Ov 3 · 7 runs — steady
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4
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Ov 4 · Big over! 14 runs (2 boundaries)
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Ov 5 · Massive! 21 runs — 2 sixes
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Ov 6 · Tight — 5 dots, 1 run
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6
Ov 7 · Productive — 11 runs (1 boundary)
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4
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6
Ov 8 · Big over! 12 runs (2 boundaries)
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4
Ov 9 · 9 runs (1 boundary)
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4
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Ov 10 · Quiet over — 5 runs
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4
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1
W
Ov 11 · 11 runs with 1W — mixed over
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Ov 12 · 6 runs — steady
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4
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Ov 13 · 8 runs (1 boundary)
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4
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Ov 14 · 8 runs (1 boundary)
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Ov 15 · Big over! 14 runs (2 boundaries)
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Ov 16 · Quiet over — 4 runs
W
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LIVE · Ov 17 · Breakthrough — 1W, just 1 runs
Match Over
SA 136/9 (20 ov)
NZ won by 8 wickets
INNINGS OVER — SA 136/9
136/9. A total that asks questions but does not answer them — NZ will fancy this chase, but cricket has a way of humbling confidence. Nobody truly took ownership of this innings. Mokoena's 26 was the highest score — that tells you all you need to know. The bowling was a collective effort — Santner (2/21 in 3 ov), Sears (2/27 in 4 ov), Jamieson (2/42 in 4.1 ov) all contributed. The powerplay damage was decisive — 3 early wickets meant SA were always playing catch-up. NZ need 137 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 20KA Jamieson
10runs
000046
SA 136/919.66
Kyle Jamieson to Nqobani Mokoena, SIX! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena goes back, connects beautifully, pull over deep mid wicket — Sailing into the stands, six!
Mokoena: 26(20) · P'ship: 24(22)
A brief respite — boundaries after a prolonged squeeze. The question is whether it is too little, too late.
19.54
Kyle Jamieson to Nqobani Mokoena, FOUR! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Short and well outside the leg stump. Nqobani Mokoena goes back, it to the deep fine leg, all along the ground, four!
Mokoena: 20(19) · P'ship: 18(21) · need 6 off 1b
19.4·
Kyle Jamieson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, yorker, on the leg stump, goes back, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.
Four dots — cannot find the boundary!
19.3·
Kyle Jamieson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Kyle Jamieson bowls a sharp delivery, and Nqobani Mokoena stays compact, tries to defend, but the ball nips away, sharp movement, no chance of making contact.
Three dots in a row!
19.2·
Kyle Jamieson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, yorker, on the leg stump, Nqobani Mokoena stays solid, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
19.1·
Kyle Jamieson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, good length, on the stumps, gets into position, plays pull to the deep square leg.
Ov 19B Sears
9runs
110061
SA 126/918.61
Ben Sears to Nqobani Mokoena, 1 run, A fast ball on the off stump, Nqobani Mokoena lines it up, plays a confident drive towards deep point for 1 run.
Sears done: 2/27 in 4 ov (econ 6.8). Job well done — tight and effective.
18.56
Ben Sears to Nqobani Mokoena, SIX! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Nqobani Mokoena stands tall, unleashes it to deep cover — That has gone a long way — six!
Mokoena: 15(13) · P'ship: 13(15) · need 11 off 7b
18.4·
Ben Sears to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena goes back, tucks defensive shot to mid off. fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight.
Another dot!
Mokoena struggling — 9 off 12 (SR 75).
18.3·
Ben Sears to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, gets into position, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
18.21
Ben Sears to Lutho Sipamla, 1 run, An inswinger on the stumps, Lutho Sipamla gets into line to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards mid off for 1 run.
18.11
Ben Sears to Nqobani Mokoena, 1 run, Ben Sears delivers inswinger at good length, Nqobani Mokoena stays balanced, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ov 18L Ferguson
2runs
010001
SA 117/917.61lb
Lockie Ferguson to Nqobani Mokoena, 1 leg bye, Leg bye. inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Nqobani Mokoena stays balanced, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
L Ferguson's figures: 1/9 in 4 ov — outstanding spell.
Ferguson done: 1/9 in 4 ov (econ 2.3). Job well done — tight and effective.
17.5·
Lockie Ferguson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, reads the length, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
Three dots in a row!
17.4·
Lockie Ferguson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Lockie Ferguson sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Nqobani Mokoena gets into position and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Another dot!
17.3·
Lockie Ferguson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Nqobani Mokoena shows the full face, slashes defensive shot towards point, well fielded, denies the single.
17.21
Lockie Ferguson to Lutho Sipamla, 1 run, An inswinger on the stumps, Lutho Sipamla works it off the pads, plays a confident flick shot towards deep square leg for 1 run.
17.1·
Lockie Ferguson to Lutho Sipamla, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, good length, on the off stump, steadies himself, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
Ov 17B Sears
3runs1W
0W1011
SA 115/916.61
Ben Sears to Lutho Sipamla, 1 run, Lutho Sipamla goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, plays a punch to point for 1 run.
B Sears's figures: 2/18 in 3 ov — outstanding spell.
16.51
Ben Sears to Nqobani Mokoena, 1 run, An inswinger on the off stump, Nqobani Mokoena presents the full face, plays a confident drive towards deep point for 1 run.
16.4·
Ben Sears to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, gets into position, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
16.31
Ben Sears to Lutho Sipamla, 1 run, Lutho Sipamla stays compact to the inswinger at good length on the off stump, plays a defensive shot to short cover for 1 run.
16.2W
Wicket
Ben Sears to Keshav Maharaj, no run, b B Sears, BOWLED! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj tries to be aggressive, goes back, swings the bat, but the ball gets past the bat and crashes into the stumps, dismissing the batter. BOWLED!
Maharaj: 3(8) · 2/15 (2.2 ov) · need 24 off 22b
SA are wobbling — three wickets in 12 balls and counting.
B Sears strikes again! Two wickets now.
Clean bowled! Maharaj had no answer to that. The stumps say it all.
16.1·
Ben Sears to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays ramp shot to the short fine leg.
Ov 16L Ferguson
3runs
001011
SA 112/815.61
Lockie Ferguson to Keshav Maharaj, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson delivers inswinger at good length, Keshav Maharaj stands tall, plays the shot, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
L Ferguson: 1/8 in 3 ov. Controlling the game.
15.51
Lockie Ferguson to Nqobani Mokoena, 1 run, Nqobani Mokoena eases into the shot, plays a well-timed push off the fast ball at back of length by the bowler, finds point for 1 run.
15.4·
Lockie Ferguson to Nqobani Mokoena, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, reads the length, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
15.31
Lockie Ferguson to Keshav Maharaj, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson delivers fast ball at full length, Keshav Maharaj goes back and plays the shot, straight to deep cover for 1 run.
15.2·
Lockie Ferguson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Keshav Maharaj keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, no contact, through to the keeper.
Another dot!
15.1·
Lockie Ferguson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, good length, on the off stump, is watchful, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
DEATH OVERS — SA 109/8
SA are 109/8 heading into the death. On current trajectory: 146. Santner (2/21 in 3 ov) has been the biggest threat, supported by Jamieson (2/32 in 3.1 ov). The innings is winding down. Whatever SA add from here is bonus. NZ have done their job — now they just need to close it out.
Ov 15KA Jamieson
11runs2W
4W01W6
SA 109/8Match Moment
2 wickets in the over! Just 11 off it. NZ seizing control.
14.66
Kyle Jamieson to Nqobani Mokoena, SIX! fast ball is delivered on the off stump, back of length, Nqobani Mokoena picks up the length, powers pull to deep mid wicket — That has gone a long way — six!
Mokoena: 6(1) · need 27 off 30b
14.5W
Wicket
Kyle Jamieson to Gerald Coetzee, no run, c T Latham b KA Jamieson, CAUGHT! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Gerald Coetzee gets into line, tries a high-risk shot towards slip, but the ball finds safe hands of Tom Latham, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Gerald Coetzee is out.
Coetzee: 16(8) · 2/26 (3 ov) · need 33 off 31b
The new batsman walks in to a crisis. Two wickets in quick succession.
KA Jamieson strikes again! Two wickets now.
At this rate, SA are on track for 137. Below par on most grounds.
14.41
Kyle Jamieson to Keshav Maharaj, 1 run, Keshav Maharaj gets into position to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a cut to deep point for 1 run.
14.3·
Kyle Jamieson to Keshav Maharaj, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, places it, plays push to the point.
14.2W
Wicket
Kyle Jamieson to George Linde, no run, c T Latham b KA Jamieson, CAUGHT! outswinger, back of length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by George Linde as the batter reads the length to strike it towards slip, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Tom Latham for a soft dismissal.
Linde: 23(19) · P'ship: 34(19) · 1/25 (2.3 ov) · need 34 off 34b
14.14
Kyle Jamieson to George Linde, FOUR! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps. George Linde picks up the length and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg — and that is four! No stopping that one.
Linde: 23(18) · P'ship: 34(18) · need 34 off 35b
Perfect partnership balance — Coetzee attacking (SR 229), Linde holding fort (SR 128).
Ov 14J Neesham
11runs
204104
SA 98/613.64
Jimmy Neesham to Gerald Coetzee, FOUR! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerald Coetzee goes forward and caresses inside out shot to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
Coetzee: 16(7) · P'ship: 30(17) · need 38 off 36b
13.5·
Jimmy Neesham to Gerald Coetzee, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, gets into position, but decided to leave the ball at last.
13.41
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, 1 run, A fast ball on the stumps, George Linde stands tall to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep square leg for 1 run.
13.34
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, FOUR! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. George Linde is ready for it, it to the third man, pierces the field, four runs!
Linde: 18(16) · P'ship: 25(14) · need 43 off 39b
Linde has transformed this innings. From cautious to devastating — the switch has been flipped.
13.2·
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, full length, on the stumps, plays it to the mid off.
13.12
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, 2 runs, George Linde is ready for the width to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a cut to deep cover for 2 runs.
Ov 13M Santner
12runs
046101
SA 87/612.61
Mitchell Santner to George Linde, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, George Linde goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
12.5·
Mitchell Santner to George Linde, no run, Dot ball. arm ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the short cover.
Linde struggling — 11 off 12 (SR 92).
12.41
Mitchell Santner to Gerald Coetzee, 1 run, Gerald Coetzee picks it early to the off break ball at good length on the off stump, plays a punch to long off for 1 run.
12.36
Mitchell Santner to Gerald Coetzee, SIX! With a brilliant arm ball on the off stump, Gerald Coetzee goes back and unleashes a spectacular pull to long on — That is huge! Six!
Coetzee: 11(4) · P'ship: 17(8) · need 51 off 45b
Some much-needed runs for SA. Back-to-back boundaries ease the pressure — but the damage has been done.
12.24
Mitchell Santner to Gerald Coetzee, FOUR! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Gerald Coetzee improvises and caresses reverse sweep to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.
Coetzee: 5(3) · P'ship: 11(7) · need 57 off 46b
12.1·
Mitchell Santner to Gerald Coetzee, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, reads it off the hand, but decided to leave the ball at last.
Ov 12J Neesham
7runs1W
W10006
SA 75/611.66
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, SIX! fast ball lands right on the off stump, George Linde opens up, connects beautifully, cut over third man — Sailing into the stands, six!
Linde: 11(11) · need 61 off 48b
11.5·
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham bowls a sharp delivery, and George Linde goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away, beaten by the movement! Good bowling.
11.4·
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, good length, on the off stump, George Linde keeps it tight, tries to defend, but the ball jags away, beaten all ends up!
11.3·
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, good length, on the off stump, is watchful, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
Linde struggling — 5 off 8 (SR 63).
11.21
Jimmy Neesham to Gerald Coetzee, 1 run, Gerald Coetzee finds room to the fast ball at back of length on the off stump, plays a cut to third man for 1 run.
11.1W
Wicket
Jimmy Neesham to Dian Forrester, no run, c T Robinson b J Neesham, CAUGHT! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Dian Forrester is ready for the width, goes for cut towards point, in the air to Tim Robinson, safe hands, and that is the end of Dian Forrester is gone.
Forrester: 17(15) · P'ship: 22(20) · 1/4 (1.1 ov) · need 68 off 53b
Ov 11B Sears
6runs
121101
SA 68/510.61
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 1 run, A fast ball on the leg stump, Dian Forrester lines it up to make a confident pull, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep square leg for 1 run.
10.5·
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, holds the crease, tries to play, can't get bat on ball.
10.41
Ben Sears to George Linde, 1 run, A fast ball on the off stump, George Linde is ready for the width, plays a confident cut towards deep point for 1 run.
10.31
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Dian Forrester is ready for the width, plays a well-timed cut off the outswinger at back of length by the bowler, finds third man for 1 run.
10.22
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester, 2 runs, Dian Forrester is onto it quickly to the slower ball at back of length on the stumps, plays a pull to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
10.11
Ben Sears to George Linde, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, George Linde is watchful, makes room and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
HALFWAY — SA 62/5
Halfway: SA 62/5 at 6.2 an over. On this trajectory, SA are looking at 124. Below the first innings rate of 8.5 — the pitch may be slowing down. Zorzi has been the key contributor — 15 off 18, with Esterhuizen adding 15. Santner (2/9 in 2 ov) has been the standout with the ball. NZ are on top — 5 down means the lower order is exposed. SA need someone to play the innings of the match.
Ov 10CE McConchie
12runs
100wd406
SA 62/59.66
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, SIX! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Dian Forrester reads it off the hand, connects beautifully, over long on — Sailing into the stands, six! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
Forrester: 13(10) · P'ship: 16(13) · need 74 off 60b
9.5·
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, played it to the short cover.
At this rate, SA are on track for 112. Below par on most grounds.
9.44
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, FOUR! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Dian Forrester gets in line, plays drive in the air to long on. all along the ground, four!
Forrester: 7(8) · need 80 off 62b
9.41wd
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, 1 wide, Wide. good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Dian Forrester no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
9.3·
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Dian Forrester reads it well, tucks it to the fielder at short cover.
9.2·
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Dian Forrester goes back, tucks cut to point. good work in the field there.
9.11
Cole McConchie to George Linde, 1 run, Cole McConchie delivers off break ball at back of length, George Linde picks it early, plays the shot, straight to long off for 1 run.
Ov 9J Neesham
4runs
101101
SA 50/58.61
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, 1 run, George Linde goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, plays a punch to short cover for 1 run.
8.5·
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, George Linde stays in position, tucks push to the fielder at mid off.
8.41
Jimmy Neesham to Dian Forrester, 1 run, Dian Forrester gives himself space to the fast ball at full length on the off stump, plays a cut to third man for 1 run.
8.31
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, 1 run, A fast ball on the off stump, George Linde gets into position, plays a confident cut towards third man for 1 run.
8.2·
Jimmy Neesham to George Linde, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, finds room, plays cut to the point.
8.11
Jimmy Neesham to Dian Forrester, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dian Forrester holds the crease, makes room and hits it towards mid on for 1 run.
Ov 8CE McConchie
2runs1W
10010W
SA 46/57.6W
Wicket
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, no run, b CE McConchie, BOWLED! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann stays patient, tries to take it on but mistimes it. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps — out!
Herman: 4(8) · 1/2 (1 ov) · need 90 off 72b
The bowling side smells blood. Three breakthroughs in a hurry.
Through the gate! Herman plays all around it — timber!
7.5·
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the point.
7.41
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, 1 run, An off break ball on the stumps, Dian Forrester goes back to make a confident punch, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep cover for 1 run.
7.3·
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dian Forrester eases into the shot, dabs push, edged!! and the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
7.2·
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dian Forrester goes back and slash punch towards short cover, sharp in the field, stops the run.
7.11
Cole McConchie to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Rubin Hermann goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ov 7M Santner
3runs1W
01101W
SA 44/46.6W
Wicket
Mitchell Santner to Jason Smith, no run, c D Conway b M Santner, CAUGHT! arm ball good length on the off stump, Jason Smith goes back to take the gamble with cut towards point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Devon Conway. Soft dismissal.
Smith: 10(7) · 2/9 (2 ov) · need 92 off 78b
Three quick wickets! The pressure is immense on SA.
M Santner strikes again! Two wickets now.
6.51
Mitchell Santner to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, An off break ball on the stumps, Rubin Hermann uses soft hands, plays a confident chip shot towards deep square leg for 1 run.
6.4·
Mitchell Santner to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back and dabs cut with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
6.31
Mitchell Santner to Jason Smith, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers arm ball at good length, Jason Smith goes back and plays the shot, straight to deep cover for 1 run.
6.21
Mitchell Santner to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, An off break ball on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
6.1·
Mitchell Santner to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays chip shot to the short mid wicket.
POWERPLAY — SA 41/3
SA have posted 41/3 in the powerplay at 6.8 an over. Below the par powerplay score of 51 for this pitch — NZ have won the first phase. Zorzi led the scoring with 15 off 18. Esterhuizen contributed 15 off 8. Ferguson (1/5 in 2 ov) got the key breakthrough. 3 down — the powerplay has been a demolition by NZ. SA are in survival mode and need a partnership to give this innings any chance of a competitive total.
Ov 6B Sears
9runs1W
04W140
SA 41/35.6·
Ben Sears to Jason Smith, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, gets into position, plays cut to the slip.
5.54
Ben Sears to Jason Smith, FOUR! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Jason Smith goes forward, it to the third man, and the fielder can only watch — four!
Smith: 9(4) · need 95 off 85b
5.41
Ben Sears to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, plays a flick shot to deep square leg for 1 run.
5.3W
Wicket
Ben Sears to Tony de Zorzi, no run, c L Ferguson b B Sears, CAUGHT! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi shows quick hands and takes a big risk by attempting ramp shot towards deep fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Lockie Ferguson, takes a good catch! The batter has to go. Tony De Zorzi is gone.
Zorzi: 15(18) · 1/4 (0.3 ov) · need 100 off 87b
Sears strikes and that is two quick wickets! SA under pressure.
5.24
Ben Sears to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! outswinger, full length, on the leg stump. Tony De Zorzi goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover — that races away to the boundary!
Zorzi: 15(17) · need 100 off 88b
5.1·
Ben Sears to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, and Tony De Zorzi hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Ov 5M Santner
6runs1W
0W0411
SA 32/24.61
Mitchell Santner to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run, An arm ball on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi works it off the pads, plays a confident flick shot towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4.51
Mitchell Santner to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, finds point for 1 run.
4.44
Mitchell Santner to Jason Smith, FOUR! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Jason Smith goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.
Smith: 4(2) · need 106 off 92b
4.3·
Mitchell Santner to Jason Smith, no run, Dot ball. off break ball, good length, on the stumps, plays defensive shot.
4.2W
Wicket
Mitchell Santner to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, c NF Kelly b M Santner, CAUGHT! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen stays patient and takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards mid off, edged!! and flies straight to Nick Kelly, takes a good catch! The batter has to go. Connor Esterhuizen is gone.
Esterhuizen: 15(8) · P'ship: 19(15) · 1/0 (0.2 ov) · need 110 off 94b
4.1·
Mitchell Santner to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball. arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Connor Esterhuizen is watchful, slashes defensive shot towards mid on, good fielding, no run.
Ov 4L Ferguson
4runs
000031
SA 26/13.61
Lockie Ferguson to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run, Connor Esterhuizen guides it to the inswinger at good length on the off stump, plays a push to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Impressive from L Ferguson — 1/5 in 2 ov.
Ferguson: 67% dot balls. Building pressure through discipline.
3.53
Lockie Ferguson to Tony de Zorzi, 3 runs, Tony De Zorzi goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, collected at deep cover for 3 runs.
3.4·
Lockie Ferguson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi watches it onto the bat to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
3.3·
Lockie Ferguson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, full length, on the off stump, improvises, tried ramp shot but fails to get bat on it.
Zorzi struggling — 7 off 12 (SR 58).
3.2·
Lockie Ferguson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi goes back, dabs punch with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
3.1·
Lockie Ferguson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi stays solid, tucks defensive shot to the fielder at mid off.
Ov 3KA Jamieson
15runs
010644
SA 22/12.64
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, FOUR! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, lines it up, delivers drive in the gap to the long off for four.
Esterhuizen: 14(5) · P'ship: 15(7) · need 114 off 102b
A hat-trick of boundaries from Esterhuizen!
15 from the over. Jamieson will want to forget that one quickly.
2.54
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, FOUR! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Connor Esterhuizen watches it onto the bat, it to the deep mid wicket, and the fielder can only watch — four!
Esterhuizen: 10(4) · P'ship: 11(6) · need 118 off 103b
Momentum shift! The pressure has been released.
2.46
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, SIX! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen works it off the pads and plays a high-risk flick shot, The ball soared high into the air, taking the top edge of the bat! over third man into the crowd for a Maximum!
Esterhuizen: 6(3) · need 122 off 104b
2.3·
Kyle Jamieson to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen opens up, tries to hit cut, tries to fend it off, plays and misses — the bowler wins that battle.
2.21
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run, Tony De Zorzi is onto it quickly, plays a well-timed pull off the bouncer at back of length by the bowler, straight to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2.1·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, and Tony De Zorzi hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Five dots in a row — pressure building.
Zorzi struggling — 6 off 8 (SR 75).
Ov 2L Ferguson
1runs1W
1000W0
SA 7/11.6·
Lockie Ferguson to Connor Esterhuizen, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Connor Esterhuizen shows the full face, slashes defensive shot towards slip, fielder cuts it off, keeps it tight. Dropped catch
1.5W
Wicket
Lockie Ferguson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, c CE McConchie b L Ferguson, CAUGHT! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder goes forward, goes for drive towards short cover, in the air to Cole McConchie, safe hands, and that is the end of Wiaan Mulder is gone.
Mulder: 0(4) · 1/1 (0.5 ov) · need 129 off 109b
1.4·
Lockie Ferguson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder is delicate with it, tucks chip shot to the fielder at mid on. Dropped catch
1.3·
Lockie Ferguson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Wiaan Mulder gets in line, slashes drive towards short cover, good work in the field there.
1.2·
Lockie Ferguson to Wiaan Mulder, no run, Dot ball. outswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Lockie Ferguson sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Wiaan Mulder goes back and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
1.11
Lockie Ferguson to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run, A fast ball on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi guides it, plays a confident push towards mid off for 1 run.
Ov 1KA Jamieson
6runs
0wd40001
SA 6/00.61
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, 1 run, Tony De Zorzi stays compact to the fast ball at yorker on the stumps, plays a defensive shot to square leg for 1 run.
0.5·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Tony De Zorzi shows the full face, tucks defensive shot to the fielder at short cover.
0.4·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Tony De Zorzi hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0.3·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tony De Zorzi gets behind the line, tucks defensive shot to the fielder at mid on.
0.24
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, FOUR! inswinger, good length, on the stumps. Tony De Zorzi works it off the pads and tries flick shot, edged!! in the gap towards deep square leg — pierces the field, four runs!
Zorzi: 4(2) · need 131 off 118b
0.21wd
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, 1 wide, Wide. inswinger good length on the leg stump, Sails wide of the leg-stump, well wide. Umpire signals wide.
0.1·
Kyle Jamieson to Tony de Zorzi, no run, Dot ball. fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Tony De Zorzi works it off the pads, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beaten all ends up!
Pre-Match
Toss
NZ won the toss and elected to bowl first
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