New Zealand vs South Africa 2014: Faf du Plessis brings up 11th ODI fifty
Faf du Plessis brings up 11th ODI fifty
Oct 24, 2014
Faf du Plessis brought up his 11th One-Day International (ODI) fifty with a near run-a-ball innings, reaching the milestone off 52 deliveries during the second of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at the Bay Oval at Mount Mauganui on Friday. du Plessis earlier survived a dismissal scare when he edged the second ball of the 28th over bowled by Mitchell McClenaghan, but landed a few inches short off Tom Latham’s hands. South Africa were 142 for the loss of one wicket at the end of 28 overs.
New Zealand have won the toss and have elected to field first. New Zealand have two changes in their playing XI, namely Tim Southee and Mitchell McClenaghan in place of Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum. South Africa have opted to replace Ryan McLaren with batsman David Miller. The Proteas are thus have limited options in the bowling attack and might have to utilise a part-time bowler.
While the series got off to a good start for the South Africans courtesy a comfortable six-wicket win in the first ODI that took place at the same venue, hosts New Zealand will look to give their best shot in order to draw level and keep the series alive.