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TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Black Caps encounter not just a practice game for Proteas
Proteas top-order batsman Rubin Hermann insists that their T20 Tri-Series game against New Zealand at the Harare Sports Complex on Tuesday is not a dead rubber, with the sides having already made Saturday's final. For the South African camp, it will be more than a dress rehearsal for the final against a Black Caps team who are yet to taste defeat, but more of a chance to fix their error-ridden performance against the same side last week. South Africa paid the price for a sloppy display with ball and then bat, slumping to a 21-run defeat in that showing. The bowlers let the Black Caps batsmen off the hook as they recovered from 74/5 to register a score of 173/5. Despite some thrilling batting from the top order, the Proteas' chase lacked consistency with too many batsmen throwing their wickets away.
The Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Black Caps encounter not just a practice game for Proteas
Proteas top-order batsman Rubin Hermann insists that their T20 Tri-Series game a gainst New Zealand at the Harare Sports Complex on Tuesday is not a dead rubber, with the sides having already made Saturday's final. For the SA camp, it will be more than a dress rehearsal for the final against a Black Caps team who are yet to taste defeat, but more of a chance to fix their error-ridden performance against the same side last week. SA paid the price for a sloppy display with ball and then bat, slumping to a 21-run defeat in that showing. The bowlers let the Black Caps batsmen off the hook as they recovered from 74/5 to register a score of 173/5. Despite some thrilling batting from the top order, the Proteas' chase lacked consistency with too many batsmen throwing their wickets away. Hermann said they wanted none of that on Tuesday and promised they would be firing on all cylinders as in the Zimbabwe match, which they won comfortably by seven wickets on Sunday. 'I think we have some momentum on our side. So, we have to keep up that momentum and just keep playing good cricket,' he said. 'I think we've done well. 'We were lacking in a few departments in the previous New Zealand game. 'So, I think we would like to rectify that and I'm sure if we play our best cricket we'll come out as the top side there as well. 'So just keep playing good cricket. Keep playing ruthless cricket. 'And then hopefully take the series on Saturday because that's the goal at the end of the day.' Though Herman is a new kid on the international cricketing block, he looked like he belonged, displaying a proper understanding and adaptation of the conditions in Harare against Zimbabwe, against whom he scored a brilliant 63 runs. He also shared a 106-run partnership with his captain, Rassie van der Dussen. He shared how difficult the Harare surface was for the top order with the new ball. The Proteas found themselves in a sticky situation with the bat, losing their openers within the first power play. 'I think one thing we identified is that the new ball is quite tough on these wickets because there is a bit of variable bounce and variable pace. 'The new ball is probably the toughest time to bat. 'There's a lot of batsmanship involved on these pitches with inconsistent bounce and pace. There's a shorter boundary. 'I played good cricket shots, that's the best way I can explain the success. 'It was quite nice because we both just knew if we just batted we would score quickly enough. 'We were both ruthless on bad balls and so on. Luckily, we got a couple of them. So, it just took good batsmanship,' he said. Daily Dispatch
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
‘We were more ruthless': Hermann says Proteas beat Zimbabwe with the bat
Batting second, the SA team chased down their target with 16 balls to spare. Proteas batter Rubin Hermann, seen here during a domestic match, hit his first international half-century against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Picture: Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images The main difference between the two sides was that South Africa had been more destructive with the bat, according to Rubin Hermann, after the Proteas beat Zimbabwe on Sunday to qualify for this week's T20 International tri-series final in Harare. Both sides struggled to gain momentum during the powerplay overs, and both lost two early wickets in their innings. And while both teams recovered, the Proteas ultimately cruised to a seven-wicket victory with 16 balls to spare. 'One thing we identified is that the new ball is quite tough on these wickets because there is a bit of invariable bounce and pace,' said Hermann, who top-scored for the SA team with 63 runs off just 36 deliveries. 'Zim also did well to come back after losing a couple of early wickets, but I think the difference lay in that we were maybe just more ruthless in the batting department with bad balls. We were good at running twos as well.' Family support Hermann, who hit his maiden half-century in his third T20 International match, was pleased to have his family at the ground in Harare (including his wife) to watch him achieve the first milestone of his international career. 'There's a little celebration I have with my wife every time she comes to watch me play. If I score fifty I blow her a kiss with my bat,' said 28-year-old Hermann. 'It's just a little thing I do to say thanks to her because she's a big rock and foundation that I work off and a big part of my support structure, so it's always nice to pay homage to them (family) to thank them for supporting me and being there. 'My family is obviously very important. There's a lot of hard work and sacrifice that goes into this, so to give them little 'thank yous' in the heat of battle is always appreciated.' South Africa will face New Zealand in a dead rubber match on Tuesday, and the two teams will meet again in the T20 International tri-series final on Saturday.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
South Africa beats Zimbabwe to reach T20 tri-series final vs New Zealand
Rubin Hermann hit four sixes and 63 runs as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets with 16 balls remaining in a T20 tri-series match. The comfortable win means South Africa and New Zealand will contest the final on Saturday after Zimbabwe lost for the third straight time. Chasing a target of 145, Hermann and captain Rassie van der Dussen (52 not out in 41 deliveries) led the chase at Harare Sports Club. They took South Africa from 22-2 to 128-3 when Hermann, who also hit three fours in his 36-ball innings, was bowled by Richard Ngarava. Van der Dussen was there at the end with Dewald Brevis as South Africa scored 145-3 in 17.2 overs, winning the match with a wide bowled by Trevor Gwandu. Zimbabwe earlier lost the toss and scored 144-6 in its 20 overs. Brian Bennett top-scored for the hosts with a 43-ball 61, which included three sixes and seven fours. Bennett shared a 78-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Ryan Burl (36 not out in 31 balls). Fast-medium pacer Corbin Bosch took 2-16 in four overs. Table-topper New Zealand plays second-placed South Africa in a dead-rubber match on Tuesday. Both teams have four points but the South Africans have played one more game.
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Hermann fires, Van der Dussen anchors as Proteas sink Zimbabwe in Tri-Series
Harare : After their loss to New Zealand in the second match of the Twenty20 Tri-Series, South Africa bounced back strongly by defeating Zimbabwe by 7 wickets in the fourth match of the series in Harare. Newcomer Rubin Hermann and Proteas captain Rassie van der Dussen scored impressive half-centuries to guide their team to a comfortable win. Skipper van der Dussen remained unbeaten on 52 off 41 balls, which included six boundaries. Hermann played the aggressor's role, smashing 63 off just 36 deliveries, including three fours and four sixes. Chasing a target of 145, South Africa did not get off to the best start, losing both openers early. Lhuan-dre Pretorius was dismissed for 4, followed by Reeza Hendricks for 6, both scalped by Tinotenda Maposa, reducing South Africa to 22/2. That's when Hermann and van der Dussen stitched together a crucial 106-run partnership to steady the chase. Hermann was eventually bowled by Richard Ngarava. Dewald Brevis then joined his skipper and remained unbeaten on 13, helping South Africa reach the target in 17.2 overs with seven wickets in hand. Maposa was the pick of the Zimbabwean bowlers, finishing with figures of 2/38, while Ngarava chipped in with 1/21 from his four overs. Earlier, South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first. Zimbabwe too had a shaky start, losing their first wicket at 18, in the form of Wessly Madhevere for 13. Clive Madande followed soon after, caught and bowled by Corbin Bosch for 8, leaving the hosts struggling at 28/2. The Zimbabwe captain could only manage 9, as they slumped to 44/3. However, opener Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl revived the innings with a 78-run stand. Bennett top-scored with a fluent 61 off 43 balls before being bowled by Lungi Ngidi. Burl remained unbeaten on 36 off 31 deliveries. Zimbabwe's middle order failed to provide much support, and they finished at 144/6 in their 20 overs. Corbin Bosch was outstanding with the ball, conceding just 16 runs and taking two wickets in his four overs. Nandre Burger, Nqabayomzi Peter, and Lungi Ngidi claimed a wicket each. This was Zimbabwe's third loss of the series. They will now face New Zealand on July 24. Brief score: Zimbabwe 144/6 in 20 overs (Brian Bennett 61, Ryan Burl 36*; Corbin Bosch 2/16) vs South Africa 145/3 in 17.2 overs (Rubin Hermann 63, Rassie van der Dussen 52*; Tinotenda Maposa 2/38).
