Published: Aug 16, 2015, 06:26 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 16, 2015, 06:26 PM (IST)
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill scores his sixth T20 International (T20I) half-century for New Zealand in the second match against South Africa at Centurion. Guptill opened the innings with his skipper Kane Williamson and the duo put on 52 in under six overs, which gave the visitors just the sort of start they would have hoped for, but they lost two quick wickets as Williamson and Tom Latham departed in quick succession. Guptill will now have to rebuild the innings along with Grant Elliott, who has not been in good form of late. New Zealand will hope that they make the best use of a good start and post a huge total. Live Blog: South Africa vs New Zealand 2015, 2nd T20I at Centurion
New Zealand lost the first game at Durban after getting off to a similar start, but lost their way in the middle. South Africa bowlers to their credit stuck to their guns and restricted New Zealand to a decent score. Live cricket Scorecard, South Africa vs New Zealand 2015, 2nd T20I at Centurion
Earlier, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat first. New Zealand will have to win the match o level the series, but South Africa will look to win this match too and complete a 2-0 clean sweep. South Africa’s regular skipper Faf du Plessis misses out yet again due to injury. As a result AB de Villiers will be the captain for this match too. Jimmy Neesham and Ish Sodhi come in place of George Worker and Doug Bracewell, the only two changes in the New Zealand side. South Africa, on the other hand, have opted to draft Eddie Leie in place of Morne Morkel in order to bolster their spin attack.
