It's squeaky bum time for the New Zealanders. They can't afford to lose this game. Remember, they had lost the first game in their previous tour against Zimbabwe. However, they came back strong in the next two games to clinch the series. Can they replicate the same in South Africa? New Zealand, led by Kane Williamson missed a fluent knock as they fell short by 20 runs in the first game. A few batsmen got starts but failed to monetize it into a big one. The hosts were cock-a-hoop in the first game. Amla and Rossouw stitched a 185-run stand for the second wicket which helped the Proteas post a mammoth total. Later, their bowlers responded well by picking wickets at regular intervals.
South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary
Series: New Zealand tour of South Africa, 2015 Venue: Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Date & Time: Aug 23, 10:00 AM LOCAL
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New Zealand need to win this game at any cost to keep the series alive. Can they?
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The opening pair of Latham and Guptill batted sensibly and took no risks at any stage. Both batsmen clobbered the bad balls to all sides of the corner. Latham recorded a well-compiled fifty while Guptill notched up a hard-earned century with his brilliant stroke play (also his highest ODI score against South Africa). Barring Philander, none of the South African bowlers were able to exert any pressure on the Kiwi batsmen. Tahir consumed Latham on 64 while his partner Phangiso claimed the New Zealand skipper. Guptill, joined by the debutant George Worker steered New Zealand home with 33 balls to spare.
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