SA struggle to accelerate

Wed, 04 March 2026
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SA 113-5 (16 Ovs) vs NZ | SCORECARD

Lockie Ferguson returns to the attack. Jansen and Stubbs continue to deal in singles, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Ferguson oversteps -- the no-ball siren goes off. He responds with a sharp bouncer to finish the over. Seven runs come off it. After 15 overs, South Africa are 108/5. 

Santner continues, and South Africa know they must accelerate. Stubbs cuts to cover for a single. Santner keeps it tight, giving the batters very little room. Jansen blocks the next delivery before Santner fires one too wide. Jansen works one through the leg side for a single. Stubbs swings and misses. Another wide follows from Santner. Stubbs then drives for a single to end the over. Five runs come off it. 

After 16 overs, South Africa are 113/5.