Patient ton from the Skipper helped Kiwis clear the rope
Captain Kane Williamson's patient unbeaten century led New Zealand to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa in a low-scoring World Cup match at Edgbaston. (Reuters Photo)
Guptill and Williamson provided kiwi a solid start
Chasing 242 to win a match reduced to 49 overs a side by rain, New Zealand looked set to comfortably reach the target with Martin Guptill and Williamson at the crease. (AFP Photo)
Morris almost turned the table in SA's favor
But South Africa fast bowler Chris Morris picked up three wickets to leave New Zealand struggling at 137-5 before Williamson (106 not out) and Colin de Grandhomme (60) shared a 91-run partnership. (Reuters Photo)
De Grandhomme Innings kept NZ in the chase
De Grandhomme fell before the end but Williamson reached his century with a six in the final over and guided New Zealand to their fourth win of the tournament with three balls to spare. (Reuters Photo)
The Proteas failed to build on chances
Earlier, South Africa's batsmen apart from Hashim Amla and Rassie van der Dussen failed to build on starts after being put into bat in the face of a disciplined bowling effort from the Kiwis. (Reuters Photo)
Van Der Dussen brought SA to a respectful total
Amla was bowled for 55 by Mitchell Santner but Van der Dussen's unbeaten 67 off 64 balls gave the South Africans a respectable total to defend. (AFP Photo)
The Chokers almost out of the World Cup
The result left South Africa, who have won only one match, virtually out of the running for a semi-final spot. (Reuters Photo)
Kiwis continue their unbeaten run
On the other hand, New Zealand kept their unbeaten run intact to move to the top of the standings with four wins in five games. (Getty Images)
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