James Neesham laments ‘subpar finish’ as South Africa seal 3-2 series win over New Zealand
South Africa staged a strong comeback from 2-1 down to beat New Zealand 3-2 in the T20I series, with a 33-run win in the final.
South Africa staged a strong comeback from 2-1 down to beat New Zealand 3-2 in the T20I series, with a 33-run win in the final.
New Zealand secured a dominant 92-run win over South Africa in the final T20I at Hagley Oval to seal the five-match series 4-1.
South Africa beat New Zealand by 19 runs in 4th T20I as Connor Esterhuizen’s fifty and bowlers’ effort level series 2-2.
Just when South Africa appeared headed for a below-par total, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs engineered a remarkable turnaround. The pair stitched together a vital 73-run stand for the sixth wicket to steady the innings and rebuild momentum.
South Africa enter the knockout stage as the only unbeaten team in the tournament, having won all seven of their matches. New Zealand’s journey has been more mixed.
Continuous rain forced the umpires to abandon play without a ball being bowled on Day 5.
At stumps on day four, South Africa were tottering at 80 for five in their second innings.
Maharaj came up with figures of 6/40 to bundle New Zealand out for a meagre 171.
Maharaj came up with figures of 6/40 to bundle New Zealand out for a meagre 171.
Larsen said Neesham's form has also warranted his inclusion, while Wagner has been cleared to take part.
