Kane Williamson, Devon Conway Propel New Zealand wins South Africa’s emphasis on Pakistan ODI Try Series 2025
A master class of calculated chaemanship, new zealand Winning 6 wickets South Africa The second ODI in the Pakistan Tri series, Overhaul 305 targets with 8 balls.
Kane Williamson’s sublime century fixed the pursuit, praised him for the players in the match, and led the Black Cap to a statement victory.
Toss and team decision
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was first selected for the bowl, supporting a high-paced attack on the batting-friendly Gaddafi surface. South Africa is supported by a reshuffled lineup aimed at taking advantage of the conditions.
South African innings: Breetzke’s career-high knock power is 304 to Proteasis
Proteas posted a competitive 304/6. It is largely thanks to opener Matthew Bretzke’s definition of 150 balls from 148 balls. The 26-year-old ruled the Kiwi bowlers, crushing 11 and 5 sixes with knock blend attacks and control. He found support from Wiaan Mulder (60-64 off 60) and after an early wobble of 132/3, the pair added 131 to the fourth wicket.
The New Zealand bowlers struggled with consistency, but Matt Henry (2/59) and Rookie William O’Rourke (2/72) hit a timely hit. Michael Blaiswell’s economic 1/43 in the middle over temporarily blocked the flow, but Bleetske’s slow acceleration – 75 runs in the last 10 overs – South Africa pushes South Africa past 300 I did.
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The pursuit began carefully, with Will Young (19) and Devon Conway (97) navigating Lungidi’s pace. Conway, who has been playing his first ODI since 2023, introduced his trademark grit and fixed the innings at nine boundaries. However, the decisive partnership came when Kane Williamson joined him in 50/1. The duo adjusted 187 stands from 154 balls and dismantled South African spin duo Taburise Shambu (0/62); Muthusamy (2/50).
Williamson’s 133 is a 15th century-Timing Masterclass that has not been out since the 113th century, featuring 13 four and two sixes.
Kane Williamson reaches the 14th century from a ball of 72! 💯#3nations1trophy | #Nozsa pic.twitter.com/e90s4qniei
– Pakistan Cricket (@therealpcb) February 10, 2025
His unbroken partnership with Glenn Phillips (32-28*) sealed victory at Mutoosammy’s boundaries, ensuring the drama was not behind.
I’ve noticed that Kane Williamson hasn’t been rejected in single digits in ODI for the past six years (the previous one, rejected in January 2019)
He played 34 innings during this period due to fitness struggles, his robot consistency is often unaware of people who stick to his low ones… pic.twitter.com/lysncozn7j
-ABHISHEK AB (@absay_ek) February 10, 2025
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