The Proteas have taken the lead in their three One Day International series against New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui after they lightly dispatched the hosts by six wickets.
As if they were inspired by the Springboks giant win over the All Blacks, the Proteas were confident from the onset and made their intentions clear when seamer Vernon Philander struck the first wicket. His efforts were complemented by his bowling partners who managed to reduce New Zealand to just 230 All Out in just 45.1 overs.
Luke Rochi was New Zealand’s mainstay on the day as he posted 99 Not Out after stalling a middle order collapse.
As if they were inspired by the Springboks giant win over the All Blacks, the Proteas were confident from the onset and made their intentions clear when seamer Vernon Philander struck the first wicket. His efforts were complemented by his bowling partners who managed to reduce New Zealand to just 230 All Out in just 45.1 overs.
Luke Rochi was New Zealand’s mainstay on the day as he posted 99 Not Out after stalling a middle order collapse.
Captain AB De Villiers responded well with the bat for the Proteas as he top scored with an unbeaten 89 to help South Africa to a total of 236-4. The Proteas ship seemed steady as de Villiers and JP Duminy managed to chase the total and reached the target with just 11 balls remaining.
The match launched both teams’ preparations for the World Cup in New Zealand and Australia in February and March of next year. The second match of the series will be played at the same venue on Friday.
The match launched both teams’ preparations for the World Cup in New Zealand and Australia in February and March of next year. The second match of the series will be played at the same venue on Friday.
By: Farai Diza
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