Chapman falls for 48, SA strike back

Sat, 14 February 2026

20:26

NZ 138-5 (14 Ovs) vs SA | SCORECARD

Rabada returns to the attack. Chapman flicks to point for no run but rotates strike next ball. Mitchell jams down on a fuller delivery and drives it past the bowler for a single. Chapman then shifts gears -- back-to-back boundaries put the pressure back on South Africa. A dot ball closes the over. 10 runs from it. NZ 131/4 after 13 overs.

Jansen is back. Mitchell flicks one down the ground for a single. Chapman continues dealing in boundaries, carving out another four. There's drama! Chapman squeezes one towards short fine leg and sets off, but is sent back. A direct hit from Ryan Rickelton would have had him in trouble. South Africa review for LBW soon after but Chapman has clearly edged it. Review lost.

Mitchell nudges one to extra cover for a single. Wicket! Chapman falls just short of a fifty. He tries to force the pace but holes out -- Ryan Rickelton completes the catch. A much-needed breakthrough for South Africa. Chapman departs for a well-made 48 off 26 balls.

NZ 138/5 after 14 overs.

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