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Last updated : 2012-02-22 12:06:59
New Zealand opt to field in final T20 against South Africa at Auckland

New Zealand will be desperate for a win against South Africa © Getty Images

By CricketCountry Staff

 

Auckland: Feb 22, 2012

 

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and elected to field in their third and final Twenty20 international at the Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday.  

 

Star batsman Jesse Ryder came into the New Zealand side for the final match, whereas South Africa drafted in Robin Peterson in place of Lonwabo Tsotsobe.

 

Teams:

 

New Zealand: Rob Nicol, Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum (c&wk), Kane Williamson, James Franklin, Jesse Ryder, Nathan McCullum, Doug Bracewell, Michael Bates, Ronnie Hira, Tim Southee.


South Africa: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, Marchant de Lange, AB de Villiers (c&wk), JP Duminy, Justin Ontong, Albie Morkel, Johan Botha, Wayne Parnell, Morne Morkel, Robin Peterson.


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First Published: February 22, 2012, 11:59 am