Mitchell, Chapman steady NZ

Sat, 14 February 2026

19:55

NZ 92-4 (10 Ovs) vs SA | SCORECARD

Corbin Bosch is introduced into the attack. Daryl Mitchell is beaten first up -- nearly nicks it through to the keeper. Bosch keeps it full and straight, Mitchell defends watchfully to the on side. He then shifts gears, sitting deep in his crease and launching one straight back over the bowler's head for four. He follows it up with a couple before a dot ball ends the over. Six off it. NZ 77/4 after 8 overs.

Maharaj continues. Chapman drives through cover for two and rotates strike with a single. Mitchell nudges one to backward point for another run. Chapman is then beaten outside off. Almost a stunner on the boundary! Dewald Brevis leaps near the ropes but can't hold on -- the ball spills over for four. A single rounds off the over. Nine runs from it. NZ 86/4 after 9 overs.

Ngidi returns. Chapman flicks to square leg for one. A huge LBW appeal follows -- turned down! Markram quickly decides against the review and signals Ngidi to continue. Mitchell hustles two sharp singles and then works one down to long-on.

Another single closes the over. Six runs off it. NZ 92/4 after 10 overs.

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