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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Henry guides NZ to T20 Tri-Series win
New Zealand seamer Matt Henry restricted South Africa to three runs from the last over to seal a three-run victory in the Twenty20 International Tri-Series final at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe on Saturday. Chasing 181 for victory, South Africa needed eight off the last eight balls with six wickets in hand, and seven from the final over, but brilliant catches in the outfield by Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell helped restrict them to 177 for six. Dewald Brevis looked as though he had won the game with 31 from 16 deliveries and was an inch or two from completing the job as he launched Henry towards the square-leg boundary, only for Bracewell to juggle the ball as he stepped over the rope back into play to complete the catch. Mitchell took a superb diving effort at long off to dismiss George Linde, who looked as though he would win the game for the South Africans with a big hit down the ground. Senuran Muthusamy could not get bat to ball on the final delivery of the game from Henry, who finished with figures of 2-19 from three overs. "As a group we have been playing some really good cricket and to get over the line in a really tight game, I am proud of the guys," Henry said. "It is credit to the attitude of our team, making sure we stay in the fight and knowing that wickets can change things." New Zealand were sent into bat and amassed 180 for five. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra both scored 47. Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 51 from 35 balls in South Africa's reply and they looked to be coasting home before Brevis' dismissal and the excellent final over from Henry. "We played a pretty good game, it was a match of millimetres," South Africa captain Rassie van der Dussen said. "We have had guys making debuts and experimented a bit (in the series), so for the young guys to come in and get so close, we will learn a lot from this." Zimbabwe were the third team involved in the Tri-Series, but lost all four group games.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Matt Henry Holds Nerve As New Zealand Win Thrilling T20 Tri-Series Finale vs South Africa
In a nail-biting finish, Matt Henry emerged as New Zealand's hero, delivering a brilliant final over under pressure to help the Black Caps lift the T20 Tri-Series trophy in Harare, edging past South Africa by just 3 runs in the final. With just 7 runs needed off the last over, it looked like South Africa had the edge, especially with the dangerous Dewald Brevis still at the crease but Henry held his nerve superbly. On the second ball of the over, he dismissed Brevis, who had already smashed three sixes and a boundary in a fiery 16-ball 31. Later, on the fifth delivery, he removed George Linde (10), sealing the game for New Zealand. Henry conceded just three runs in the final over and finished with match-winning figures of 2/19 in three overs, turning the game for the Kiwis. Chasing a target of 181, the Proteas looked in control for the most part. Their opening partnership gave them a strong foundation as Lhuan-dre Pretorius set the tone with a 51-run knock, but was dismissed when the score was 92/1 in 9.4 overs. Reeza Hendricks, anchoring the innings well, contributed a steady 37 off 31, before South Africa found themselves suddenly in trouble. The Kiwis were 116/2. From 131/2, they lost two quick wickets and slumped to 131/4, opening the door for a Kiwi comeback. The momentum shifted completely after that, and despite some late fireworks from Brevis, the South Africans fell agonisingly short at 177/6, handing New Zealand a thrilling win. While Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Adam Milne, and Michael Bracewell chipped in with a wicket each, it was Matt Henry's final over that turned the match around and took the trophy home for New Zealand. Earlier, South Africa had won the toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand made a steady start with an opening stand of 75, before Tim Seifert departed for 30. The middle-order was held together by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, both of whom played crucial knocks of 47 each, helping the Kiwis post a competitive total of 180/5. South Africa's best bowler on the night was Lungi Ngidi, who bowled with discipline to return impressive figures of 2/24 in four overs.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Matt Henry holds nerve in final over as New Zealand clinch T20 Tri-Series in Harare
Harare: In a nail-biting finish, Matt Henry emerged as New Zealand's hero, delivering a brilliant final over under pressure to help the Black Caps lift the T20 Tri-Series trophy in Harare, edging past South Africa by just 3 runs in the final. With just 7 runs needed off the last over, it looked like South Africa had the edge, especially with the dangerous Dewald Brevis still at the crease but Henry held his nerve superbly. On the second ball of the over, he dismissed Brevis, who had already smashed three sixes and a boundary in a fiery 16-ball 31. Later, on the fifth delivery, he removed George Linde (10), sealing the game for New Zealand. Henry conceded just three runs in the final over and finished with match-winning figures of 2/19 in three overs, turning the game for the Kiwis. Chasing a target of 181, the Proteas looked in control for the most part. Their opening partnership gave them a strong foundation as Lhuan-dre Pretorius set the tone with a 51-run knock, but was dismissed when the score was 92/1 in 9.4 overs. Reeza Hendricks, anchoring the innings well, contributed a steady 37 off 31, before South Africa found themselves suddenly in trouble. The Kiwis were 116/2. From 131/2, they lost two quick wickets and slumped to 131/4, opening the door for a Kiwi comeback. The momentum shifted completely after that, and despite some late fireworks from Brevis, the South Africans fell agonisingly short at 177/6, handing New Zealand a thrilling win. While Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Adam Milne, and Michael Bracewell chipped in with a wicket each, it was Matt Henry's final over that turned the match around and took the trophy home for New Zealand. Earlier, South Africa had won the toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand made a steady start with an opening stand of 75, before Tim Seifert departed for 30. The middle-order was held together by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, both of whom played crucial knocks of 47 each, helping the Kiwis post a competitive total of 180/5.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Matt Henry holds nerve in final over as New Zealand clinch T20 Tri-Series in Harare
Harare [Zimbabwe], July 27 (ANI): In a nail-biting finish, Matt Henry emerged as New Zealand's hero, delivering a brilliant final over under pressure to help the Black Caps lift the T20 Tri-Series trophy in Harare, edging past South Africa by just 3 runs in the final. With just 7 runs needed off the last over, it looked like South Africa had the edge, especially with the dangerous Dewald Brevis still at the crease but Henry held his nerve superbly. On the second ball of the over, he dismissed Brevis, who had already smashed three sixes and a boundary in a fiery 16-ball 31. Later, on the fifth delivery, he removed George Linde (10), sealing the game for New Zealand. Henry conceded just three runs in the final over and finished with match-winning figures of 2/19 in three overs, turning the game for the Kiwis. Chasing a target of 181, the Proteas looked in control for the most part. Their opening partnership gave them a strong foundation as Lhuan-dre Pretorius set the tone with a 51-run knock, but was dismissed when the score was 92/1 in 9.4 overs. Reeza Hendricks, anchoring the innings well, contributed a steady 37 off 31, before South Africa found themselves suddenly in trouble. The Kiwis were 116/2. From 131/2, they lost two quick wickets and slumped to 131/4, opening the door for a Kiwi comeback. The momentum shifted completely after that, and despite some late fireworks from Brevis, the South Africans fell agonisingly short at 177/6, handing New Zealand a thrilling win. While Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Adam Milne, and Michael Bracewell chipped in with a wicket each, it was Matt Henry's final over that turned the match around and took the trophy home for New Zealand. Earlier, South Africa had won the toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand made a steady start with an opening stand of 75, before Tim Seifert departed for 30. The middle-order was held together by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, both of whom played crucial knocks of 47 each, helping the Kiwis post a competitive total of 180/5. South Africa's best bowler on the night was Lungi Ngidi, who bowled with discipline to return impressive figures of 2/24 in four overs. (ANI)
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Henry heroics guide Black Caps to Tri-Series final win
New Zealand seamer Matt Henry restricted South Africa to three runs from the last over to seal a dramatic three-run victory in the Twenty20 International Tri-Series final in Harare. Chasing 181 for victory, South Africa needed eight off the last eight balls with six wickets in hand, and seven from the final over, but brilliant catches in the outfield by Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell helped restrict them to 177-6. Dewald Brevis looked as though he had won the game with 31 from 16 deliveries and was an inch or two from completing the job as he launched Henry towards the square-leg boundary, only for Bracewell to juggle the ball as he stepped over the rope back into play to complete the catch. Mitchell took a superb diving effort at long off to dismiss George Linde, who looked as though he would win the game for the South Africans with a big hit down the ground. Senuran Muthusamy could not get bat to ball on the final delivery of the game from Henry, who finished with figures of 2-19 from three overs. "As a group we have been playing some really good cricket and to get over the line in a really tight game, I am proud of the guys," Henry said. "It is credit to the attitude of our team, making sure we stay in the fight and knowing that wickets can change things." New Zealand were sent into bat and amassed 180 for five. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra both scored 47. Teenager Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 51 from 35 balls in South Africa's reply and they looked to be coasting home before Brevis' dismissal and the excellent final over from Henry. "We played a pretty good game, it was a match of millimetres," South Africa captain Rassie van der Dussen said. "We have had guys making debuts and experimented a bit (in the series), so for the young guys to come in and get so close, we will learn a lot from this." Zimbabwe were the third team involved in the Tri-Series, but lost all four group games. - Reuters
