New Zealand secures second consecutive victory in series


(Web Desk): In the second match of the tri-nation series, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 6 wickets, thanks to a magnificent century by Kane Williamson, securing their second consecutive victory.
The match, played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, saw South Africa set a target of 305 runs. On the back of a splendid 150 runs by debutant Matthew Breese, South Africa made 304 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
The Kiwi team, with the help of Kane Williamson's brilliant century, achieved the target with one over to spare, losing 4 wickets.
Earlier, when New Zealand were invited to bat, Matthew Breese and captain Temba Bavuma provided a solid start of 37 runs before Bavuma was dismissed for 20 runs. Jason Smith then partnered with Breese, contributing 93 runs, which put the Kiwis under pressure. Smith was run out for 41 runs.
South Africa's third wicket fell after just 2 more runs, with Kyle Verreynne dismissed for just one run by Michael Bracewell. After this, Matthew Breese and Vian Mulder played excellent cricket, with Breese completing his magnificent 150 runs before being dismissed by Matt Henry. His innings not only paved the way for a large total but also made him the first-ever batsman to score 150 runs on debut.
Meanwhile, Vian Mulder contributed a valuable 64 runs. In the end, South Africa managed to score 304 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted overs.
For New Zealand, Matt Henry and Will Young took 2 wickets each, while Michael Bracewell claimed 1 wicket.
Earlier, Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to field, stating that there was some grass on the pitch but still believed it could be a good surface for scoring over 300 runs.
South African captain Temba Bavuma said that had they won the toss, they would have opted to bowl first, hoping the ball would swing in the early overs.
For this match, New Zealand made one change, replacing Rachin Ravindra with Devon Conway. South Africa introduced four debutants: Matthew Breese, Mihlali Pongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, and Ethan Bosch.

Punjab govt's important decision regarding toll plazas for public convenience
- 7 hours ago

Apple’s executive reshuffling isn’t over
- 8 hours ago

You can still snag LG’s C4 OLED TV at half the price
- 8 hours ago

Here’s how Apple is locking down iPhones to comply with Texas’ age verification law
- 8 hours ago

Establishing Palestine with pre-1967 borders is bedrock of Pakistan's Middle East policy: PM
- 7 hours ago

OpenAI allegedly sent police to an AI regulation advocate’s door
- 8 hours ago

We’re all about to be in wearable hell
- 8 hours ago

Once a club on the rise, Liverpool in desperate need of a spark under Gareth Taylor
- 5 hours ago

Azad Kashmir Information Minister Mazhar Saeed resigns
- 7 hours ago

Can America recover from Trump? Here’s what new data says.
- 6 hours ago

Google to invest $15bn in India
- 7 hours ago

Abhishek Bachchan first time wins Best Actor Filmfare Award in 25-year career
- 6 hours ago