Santner's double strike rocks SA

Wed, 05 March 2025

20:39

SA 162-3 (27 ovs) vs NZ 362-6 | Scorecard

New Zealand make a change as O'Rourke replaces Bracewell. The first ball is a wide half-volley which Markram drills through the covers for a wonderful four.

He takes a single next ball before van der Dussen pulls the seamer over midwicket for another boundary, followed by one.

The last ball is another poor delivery as Markram slashes the short wide ball past point for the third four of the over, which goes for 14 runs.

Captain Santner again boosts New Zealand's hopes with the key wicket of the well-set Van der Dussen, who is bowled after a fine knock of 69 from 66 balls.

The right-hander plays all over a full delivery which turns away slight as he attempts to flick but misses the ball completely.

South Africa in trouble on 161/3 in the 27th over as the asking rate closes in on nine.

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