OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to George Linde. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by McConchie. That's it. New Zealand win by 68 runs in a commanding performance!
Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson led the charge with the ball, picking up three wickets each, while Mitchell Santner chipped in with two. New Zealand bowlers were outstanding, keeping things tight and maintaining excellent rhythm and length throughout the innings. On the other hand, George Linde showed some resistance with a fighting knock of 33 runs, but it wasn't enough to take South Africa over the line. Devon Conway is the Player of the Match.
FOUR! Lockie Ferguson to George Linde. Leg cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
APPEAL! Kyle Jamieson to Ottniel Baartman. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, hit body for no runs, fielded by Latham, appeal made for Caught. The umpire was unmoved.
Kyle Jamieson to Ottniel Baartman. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Kelly.
Kyle Jamieson to George Linde. Slower ball full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, Played in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.
SIX! Kyle Jamieson to George Linde. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
APPEAL! Lockie Ferguson to Ottniel Baartman. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad back to bowler for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Loud shout for LBW, but the umpire is not interested.
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to Nqobani Mokoena. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Neesham. Lockie Ferguson on a hat-trick.
OUT! Caught. Lockie Ferguson to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Robinson. Keshav Maharaj goes for a duck.
Lockie Ferguson to George Linde. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
OUT! Caught. Ben Sears to Dian Forrester. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg, caught by Ferguson. Skies it in the air and gone.
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by McConchie.
Ben Sears to Dian Forrester. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Conway, mis-fielded by Latham, fielded by Kelly.
Cole McConchie to George Linde. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Clarkson.
FOUR! Cole McConchie to George Linde. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
SIX! Cole McConchie to George Linde. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester. Off break length ball, outside off stump backing away cutting, Played in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.
Cole McConchie to Dian Forrester. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
