Harare [Zimbabwe], July 27 (ANI): In a nail-biting end, Matt Henry emerged as New Zealand’s hero, delivering a superb last over beneath strain to assist the Black Caps elevate the T20 Tri-Collection trophy in Harare, edging previous South Africa by simply 3 runs within the last.
With simply 7 runs wanted off the final over, it regarded like South Africa had the sting, particularly with the damaging Dewald Brevis nonetheless on the crease however Henry held his nerve fantastically. On the second ball of the over, he dismissed Brevis, who had already smashed three sixes and a boundary in a fiery 16-ball 31. Later, on the fifth supply, he eliminated George Linde (10), sealing the sport for New Zealand.
Henry conceded simply three runs within the last over and completed with match-winning figures of two/19 in three overs, turning the sport for the Kiwis.
Chasing a goal of 181, the Proteas regarded in management for essentially the most half. Their opening partnership gave them a powerful basis as Lhuan-dre Pretorius set the tone with a 51-run knock, however was dismissed when the rating was 92/1 in 9.4 overs.
Reeza Hendricks, anchoring the innings nicely, contributed a gentle 37 off 31, earlier than South Africa discovered themselves out of the blue in hassle. The Kiwis had been 116/2.
From 131/2, they misplaced two fast wickets and slumped to 131/4, opening the door for a Kiwi comeback.
The momentum shifted utterly after that, and regardless of some late fireworks from Brevis, the South Africans fell agonisingly brief at 177/6, handing New Zealand an exciting win.
Whereas Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Adam Milne, and Michael Bracewell chipped in with a wicket every, it was Matt Henry’s last over that turned the match round and took the trophy house for New Zealand.
Earlier, South Africa had received the toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand made a gentle begin with a gap stand of 75, earlier than Tim Seifert departed for 30.
The center-order was held collectively by Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, each of whom performed essential knocks of 47 every, serving to the Kiwis publish a aggressive whole of 180/5.
South Africa’s finest bowler on the night time was Lungi Ngidi, who bowled with self-discipline to return spectacular figures of two/24 in 4 overs. (ANI)
