Published: Oct 27, 2014, 02:10 AM (IST)
Edited: Oct 26, 2014, 10:57 PM (IST)
Oct 27, 2014
South Africa take on New Zealand in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Monday. The tourists, who lead the three-match series 2-0, will aim to register a clean sweep against the struggling Kiwis’ side. Catch live scorecard of the 3rd ODI here.
According to AFP, South Africa crushed New Zealand to claim a 72-run victory in the second One-Day International on Friday, inspired by a superb century from opening batsman Hashim Amla. In a see-sawing match, the Proteas initially blunted the Black Caps attack then endured a late batting collapse that restricted them to 282-9 before skittling the home team for 210 with 21 balls to spare.
The win gives the tourists an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and AB de Villiers’ men could snatch the world number one ODI ranking from Australia if they complete a 3-0 whitewash in Hamilton on Monday. Amla rode his luck before finishing with 119 off 135 balls after South Africa lost the toss and were put in to bat, with Faf du Plessis contributing 67 and captain AB de Villiers 37.
Catch live scores and ball-by-ball commentary of the New Zealand vs South Africa 3rd ODI here
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