Lahore : New Zealand defeated South Africa by 6 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in 2nd Match of Tri Series, thereby, qualifying for Final.
Kane Williamson and Devon Conway tons played spoilsport for debutant centurion Matthew Breetzke.
Proteas, with new team, Batted first and their young debutant Breetzke showed sparks of positivity. The youngster went on to score 150(148) with 5 sixes and 11 boundaries. Wiaan Mulder (64) too gave vital hand, including vital 131 runs partnership with Breetzke and brought South Africa’s score to 304-6 (50).
Chasing 305, Kiwis lost Will Young (19) after 50 runs stand.
Devon Conway (97) & Kane Williamson (133*) notched up 187 runs partnership. Even after Conway’s dismissal, Williamson stayed till the end and guided Kiwis past the target in 48.4 overs. His innings included 13 boundaries and 2 sixes, earning man of the match. New Zealand are now into the finals.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
SA : 304-6 (50)
Matthew Breetzke : 150 (148)
Wiaan Mulder : 64 (60)
NZ :
Matt Henry : 10-59-2
2nd Innings :
NZ : 308-4 (48.4)
Kane Williamson : 133* (113)
Devon Conway : 97 (107)
SA :
Senuran Muthusamy : 8.4-50-2
Result : New Zealand win by 6 Wickets.
