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Gulf Today
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Henry and Duffy shine as gritty New Zealand hold nerve to down SA in tri-series clash
Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy shared six wickets between them as New Zealand began their T20I Tri-Series campaign with a 21-run win over South Africa, defending a total of 173 at Harare Sports Club. Henry's incisive early bursts (3/34) and Duffy's clutch strikes at the death (3/20) proved too much for the Proteas, who fell short despite a valiant lower-order fightback led by George Linde. The victory also marked a winning start to Rob Walter's coaching tenure with New Zealand — against the very team he previously coached. Chasing 174, South Africa were reeling at 111 for 7 in the 14th over, before Linde (30 off 20) and Gerald Coetzee (17) stitched a 37-run partnership to keep hopes alive. With 31 needed from the last three overs, Linde mistimed a pull and holed out at deep mid-wicket off Duffy, who then removed Coetzee next ball to end the contest and bag a well-deserved three-wicket haul. Earlier, it was Henry's new-ball spell that set the tone. He struck early blows, including the key wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who had raced to a brisk 27 but edged behind in the fourth over. Henry's bounce and movement proved difficult for the South African top order, who crumbled to 62 for 5 inside nine overs. Though Dewald Brevis (35) and Linde counter-attacked, South Africa never quite recovered from their early collapse, especially with untimely dismissals and a mid-innings run-out of skipper Rassie van der Dussen (6). Earlier in the day, New Zealand posted 173 for 5, thanks to a stunning fightback from Tim Robinson (75)* and debutant Bevon Jacobs (44), who added an unbroken 103-run stand for the sixth wicket. Their partnership rescued the BlackCaps from a precarious 70 for 5 in the 10th over — New Zealand's second-highest stand for the sixth wicket in T20Is. Robinson showed composure and flair, launching Coetzee for three sixes, including a jaw-dropping uppercut over backward point. Jacobs, playing his first game for New Zealand, rotated the strike smartly and punished loose deliveries to play the perfect foil. South Africa's bowlers had earlier struck regularly, with Kwena Maphaka, Gerald Coetzee, and Corbin Bosch chipping away. But they couldn't contain the late surge, which proved decisive in the end. After a golden duck in the series opener, Pretorius came out swinging. He smashed five boundaries in his 17-ball 27 and gave the chase early momentum. But once Henry dismissed him, wickets tumbled quickly. Rassie van der Dussen's run-out — a sharp piece of fielding involving Tom Seifert and Mitchell Santner — added to South Africa's woes. The middle-order failed to fire, and even Brevis and Linde's counterattacks weren't enough. With the likes of Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra unavailable due to MLC duties, New Zealand will be buoyed by the performance of their bench strength. Walter's new era has started with grit, control, and a win. Earlier, South Africa continued their dominance over Zimbabwe by beating their neighbouring country by five wickets in the opening match of a Twenty20 international tri-series at Harare Sports Club on Monday. New Zealand will play their first match of the tournament when they meet South Africa at the same venue on Wednesday. Zimbabwe were restricted to 141 for six after being sent in, with captain Sikandar Raza top-scoring with 54 not out. Both teams showed multiple changes following a two-match Test series in Bulawayo, which South Africa won comfortably. Agencies
IOL News
a day ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Black Caps defeat has experimental Proteas searching for balance
STUMPED Proteas captain Rassie van der Dussen walks back despondently after being run-out in his team's 21-run defeat to New Zealand in Harare on Wednesday. Picture: Zimbabwe Cricket Image: Zimbabwe Cricket The Proteas' failure to build partnerships cost them dearly as they slumped to a 21-run defeat to New Zealand in their second match of the T20I Tri-Series at the Harare Sports Club yesterday. Both teams were evenly matched at the halfway stage, but a 103-run sixth-wicket partnership between Tim Robinson and debutant Bevon Jacobs lifted the Black Caps to 173/5 from a precarious 74/5. In contrast, the Proteas lost wickets at regular intervals despite solid contributions from Dewald Brevis (35), George Linde (30), and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (27) to eventually be bowled out for 152 with 10 balls still remaining in their innings. "I thought it was gettable. It was a good pitch. We didn't get any rhythm going, really, with our batting, particularly early on in the batting department. I think that's quite key when you're chasing a score, just getting some sort of rhythm going in the line-up, get a partnership early on," Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince said. "If you don't do that, you're kind of behind the eight ball, and you're always trying to catch up. We know that we have the power to catch up, keeping an eye on the difference between the runs required and the balls left, and we managed to bring that down nicely. But at the same time, we kept losing wickets. So, it's just about finding that balance when you're chasing that score." The fact that the entire Tri-Series is being played at the Harare Sports Club also played a part in how the Proteas approached the run-chase. The coaching staff tried to maintain a left-right batting combination in the middle as Rubin Herman (1) and Senuran Muthusamy (7) found themselves being promoted up the order to No 3 and 4 respectively, as the management looked to take advantage of the smaller side of the ground for boundaries. While the proactive decision didn't work, Prince gave a reason behind the decision-making. "I think today's lineup was maybe a little bit experimental as well in terms of left-right combinations, all those types of things that you try and put in place to try and maximise the short boundary," said Prince. "You know, next time we play, it might be in the middle of the pitch, then you don't make a decision like that. So it'll be different. Next game, you play what's in front of you. We know that we have the firepower to win every game in the series. But we also respect our position. We are also beatable." While the batters had an off day yesterday, the bowlers had a good shift upfront, with Kwena Maphaka (2/38) leading showing intent with the new ball, while left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy (1/19) was impressive on debut. "I felt we bowled really well. The plans were pretty good, we used the bouncer pretty well and that brought us a few wickets. Sen Muthusamy on debut, I think he bowled four overs for 19 and took one for 19, so that was outstanding," said Prince. "I think they (New Zealand) had a good finish towards the end. The two guys played really well in that partnership towards the end, which gave them a competitive score, but still a gettable score. So the bowling, I think, was pretty good." Having won one and lost one in their first two games of the Tri-Series thus far, the Proteas will have a few days off and return to action on Sunday when they take on Zimbabwe.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
SA Vs NZ: Henry And Duffy Help New Zealand Edge South Africa In T20I Tri Series
Last Updated: Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy took six wickets, leading New Zealand to a 21-run win over South Africa in the T20I Tri-Series. Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy claimed six wickets between them, guiding New Zealand to a 21-run victory over South Africa in their opening match of the T20I Tri-Series at Harare Sports Club, defending a total of 173. Henry's early breakthroughs (3/34) and Duffy's crucial strikes in the final overs (3/20) overwhelmed the Proteas, despite a spirited fightback led by George Linde. This win marked a successful start to Rob Walter's coaching tenure with New Zealand, facing the team he previously coached. Chasing 174, South Africa struggled at 111 for 7 in the 14th over. Linde (30 off 20) and Gerald Coetzee (17) then formed a 37-run partnership, keeping their hopes alive. With 31 needed from the last three overs, Linde mistimed a pull shot and was caught at deep mid-wicket off Duffy. Duffy then dismissed Coetzee on the next ball, sealing the victory and earning a well-deserved three-wicket haul. Henry's new-ball spell set the tone earlier, including the key wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who had made a quick 27 but edged behind in the fourth over. Henry's bounce and movement troubled the South African top order, reducing them to 62 for 5 inside nine overs. Earlier in the day, New Zealand posted 173 for 5, thanks to a remarkable fightback from Tim Robinson (75 not out) and debutant Bevon Jacobs (44), who added an unbroken 103-run stand for the sixth wicket. Their partnership rescued the BlackCaps from a precarious 70 for 5 in the 10th over, making it New Zealand's second-highest stand for the sixth wicket in T20Is. Robinson showed composure and flair, hitting Coetzee for three sixes, including an impressive uppercut over backward point. Jacobs, playing his first game for New Zealand, rotated the strike effectively and punished loose deliveries, complementing Robinson perfectly. Earlier, South Africa's bowlers struck regularly, with Kwena Maphaka, Gerald Coetzee, and Corbin Bosch chipping away. However, they couldn't contain the late surge, which proved decisive. Pretorius, after a golden duck in the series opener, came out aggressively. He hit five boundaries in his 17-ball 27, giving the chase early momentum. But once Henry dismissed him, wickets fell quickly. Rassie van der Dussen's run-out, a sharp piece of fielding involving Tom Seifert and Mitchell Santner, added to South Africa's troubles. The middle order failed to fire, and even Brevis and Linde's counter-attacks weren't enough. With Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra unavailable due to MLC duties, New Zealand will be encouraged by the performance of their bench strength. Walter's new era has started with grit, control, and a win. Brief Scores: New Zealand 173/5 (Tim Robinson 75 not out, Bevon Jacobs 44, Kwena Maphaka 2/38) beat South Africa 152 all out in 18.2 overs (Dewald Brevis 35, George Linde 30; Jacob Duffy 3/20, Matt Henry 3/34) by 21 runs. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Standard
a day ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
NZ vs SA LIVE SCORE, Tri-nation T20 series: Live toss to take place at 4 PM IST
New Zealand vs South Africa T20 LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Proteas have already started their campaign with a win against Zimbabwe, while Kiwis will aim for a winning start today South Africa and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the second match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, July 16. The match marks a crucial fixture in the three-team tournament, with both sides aiming to gain early control of the standings. The Proteas head into this encounter with momentum on their side, having secured a convincing five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the series opener. Rassie van der Dussen's men delivered a well-rounded performance, both with the ball—where George Linde starred with figures of 3 for 10—and with the bat, where Dewald Brevis and debutant Rubin Hermann steered the chase. New Zealand, meanwhile, are set to play their first match of the series and return to international action for the first time since April. The Black Caps come into the tri-series high on confidence after dominant recent performances, including a 3-0 ODI series sweep and a 4-1 T20I series win over Pakistan at home. With South Africa looking to maintain their winning run and New Zealand eager to begin their campaign on a strong note, fans can expect a competitive and high-intensity clash in Harare. South Africa vs New Zealand playing 11 (probable): New Zealand playing 11(probables): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Adam Milne, Mitchell Santner (c), Will O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy. South Africa playing 11 (probables): Reeza Hendricks, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Rassie van der Dussen (c), Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Andile Simelane, Nqabayomzi Peter, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi. New Zealand vs South Africa LIVE TOSS: The coin flip between New Zealand's Mitchell Santner and South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen is at 4 pm IST today. The live telecast of the New Zealand vs South Africa match in the ongoing T20I series will not be available in India. New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Tri-series Live Streaming in India The FanCode app will live stream the New Zealand vs South Africa match in the T20I Tri-series on both the application and website. Stay tuned for New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Tri-series match live score and match updates here. 3:40 PM New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd T20I LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Match preview After starting the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series with a dominant win over the hosts, South Africa now face a tougher test against a seasoned New Zealand side. With both teams gradually tuning up for the T20 World Cup next year, today's match is a key opportunity to fine-tune combinations. South Africa field a young squad, gaining valuable exposure through the SA20 league, while New Zealand boast experience across formats. Under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, the Black Caps feature seasoned campaigners like Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, and Matt Henry—making them strong contenders heading into the contest. However, T20 cricket's unpredictability leaves the door open for either side to triumph. With talent and potential on both sides, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining match.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
South Africa vs New Zealand Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where To Watch Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Live
South Africa vs New Zealand Live Streaming, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series: South Africa face New Zealand in the second game of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series. The Proteas are coming into the game after a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the series-opener, while this will be the first game for the Blackcaps. In the first game of the series, George Linde picked 3 wickets for 10 runs to help South Africa restrict their opponents to 141 for 6 in 20 overs. The Proteas fumbled a bit during the chase. They lost 3 wickets for just 38 runs in 5.4 overs before Rubin Hermann (45) and Dewald Brevis (41) stitched a solid 72-run stand for the fourth wicket to take them through. In the ongoing series, every team is going to play a total of four matches, while facing each other twice. The top two teams will advance to the final that is set to be played on July 26. Notably, the entire event is being played at Harare Sports Club, Harare. When will the South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match take place? The South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match will be held on Wednesday, July 16. Where will the South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match be held? The South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match will be held at Harare Sports Club, Harare. What time will the South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match start? The South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match will start at 4:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 4 PM. Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match in India? The South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match will not be televised live in India. Where to follow the live streaming of the South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match in India? The South Africa vs New Zealand, Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series match will live streamed on FanCode app and website in India.
