NEW DELHI: Within the Champions Trophy semifinal, New Zealand secured a complete 50-run victory over South Africa on Wednesday, establishing a summit conflict in opposition to India.
After electing to bat first, New Zealand posted an imposing whole of 362/6, courtesy of fluent centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108 off 101 balls) and Kane Williamson (102 off 94 balls). Their knocks, laced with boundaries and a few commendable strike rotations, supplied the inspiration for a mammoth rating.
South Africa’s run chase began promisingly, however they faltered within the center overs, dropping essential wickets and finally falling quick at 312/9.
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David Miller remained unbeaten on 100, whereas Temba Bavuma (56) and Rassie van der Dussen (69) contributed with half-centuries, however their efforts had been inadequate in opposition to the daunting goal.
Mitchell Santner (3/43) was the decide of the bowlers for New Zealand, supported by Glenn Phillips (2/27) and Matt Henry (2/43), who chipped in with essential wickets to limit South Africa’s progress.
Earlier, Ravindra’s 108-run knock, studded with 13 fours and a six, and Williamson’s 102, that includes 10 fours and two maximums, propelled New Zealand to a formidable whole.
Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49 not out) supplied the impetus within the slog overs, making certain a difficult goal for South Africa.
Transient Scores:
New Zealand: 362/6 in 50 overs (Rachin Ravindra 108, Kane Williamson 102; Lungi Ngidi 3/72)
South Africa: 312/9 in 50 overs (Temba Bavuma 56, Rassie van der Dussen 69, David Miller 100 not out; Mitchell Santner 3/43, Glenn Phillips 2/27, Matt Henry 2/43)
