SA inch closer after costly drop

Sat, 14 February 2026

22:11

SA 148-3 (15 Ovs) vs NZ 175-7 | SCORECARD

Ferguson returns. Miller eases one down to long-on for a single. Markram nudges to midwicket for another. A short ball slides down leg -- wide called. Dropped! Markram gets a chance but Lockie Ferguson can't hold on to a tough return catch. A costly miss. Just four singles from the over.

SA 142/3 after 14 overs. They need 34 from 36 balls.

Santner to bowl out. Miller works one to long-on for a single. Markram taps it back past the bowler for another. Miller picks up a couple with a well-placed shot into the gap.

A steady over as South Africa edge closer. 6 runs from it. SA 148/3 after 15 overs. They now need 28 from 30 balls.

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