New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd T20I: A composed half-century from Devon Conway and a disciplined pace attack helped N...
New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd T20I: A composed half-century from Devon Conway and a disciplined pace attack helped New Zealand register a comprehensive 68-run win over South Africa in the second T20I at Hamilton, levelling the five-match series 1-1.
After being asked to bat, New Zealand made 175/6, with Conway leading the charge with a well-paced 60. He dominated the powerplay alongside Tom Latham as the hosts raced to 43 without loss. However, the pitch gradually became slower and more unpredictable, making strokeplay difficult through the middle overs. Nick Kelly (21) and Mitchell Santner (20) chipped in, but it was Josh Clarkson’s explosive 26 off nine balls, including a big final over, that gave the innings a late surge.
South Africa’s chase never gained momentum. Reduced to 31/3 early, they struggled against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling on a tricky surface. Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson shared six wickets, dismantling the batting lineup as the visitors were bowled out for 107 in 15.3 overs. Notably, all wickets fell to catches, highlighting the challenging conditions.
George Linde’s aggressive 33 off 12 balls provided brief resistance, but the lower order collapse saw South Africa lose six wickets for just 40 runs. Captain Keshav Maharaj conceded that his side misjudged the pitch, expecting dew to ease batting conditions, but instead found it deteriorating.
With the series now level, both teams head to Auckland for the third T20I on Friday, with momentum swinging back in New Zealand’s favour.
After being asked to bat, New Zealand made 175/6, with Conway leading the charge with a well-paced 60. He dominated the powerplay alongside Tom Latham as the hosts raced to 43 without loss. However, the pitch gradually became slower and more unpredictable, making strokeplay difficult through the middle overs. Nick Kelly (21) and Mitchell Santner (20) chipped in, but it was Josh Clarkson’s explosive 26 off nine balls, including a big final over, that gave the innings a late surge.
South Africa’s chase never gained momentum. Reduced to 31/3 early, they struggled against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling on a tricky surface. Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson shared six wickets, dismantling the batting lineup as the visitors were bowled out for 107 in 15.3 overs. Notably, all wickets fell to catches, highlighting the challenging conditions.
George Linde’s aggressive 33 off 12 balls provided brief resistance, but the lower order collapse saw South Africa lose six wickets for just 40 runs. Captain Keshav Maharaj conceded that his side misjudged the pitch, expecting dew to ease batting conditions, but instead found it deteriorating.
With the series now level, both teams head to Auckland for the third T20I on Friday, with momentum swinging back in New Zealand’s favour.