South Africa lose two quick wickets after decent beginning against New Zealand in 3rd ODI at Durban

South Africa lose two quick wickets after decent beginning against New Zealand in 3rd ODI at Durban

By Cricket Country Staff Last Updated on - August 26, 2015 10:02 PM IST
New Zealand pegged South Africa back © Getty Images
New Zealand pegged South Africa back © Getty Images

South Africa lose two quick wickets after decent start against New Zealand in the third and final One-Day Internati0onal (ODI) at Durban. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat and reached 102 for no two at the end of 24 overs. Their openers, Hashim Amla and Morne van Wyk were looking good and gave the team 89-run opening partnership. But they lost Amla and No. 3 batsman Rilee Rossouw got out. The series is currently tied at 1-1. South Africa made two changes, bringing back fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for spinner Aaron Phangiso, while Kyle Abbott replaced Vernon Philander, who was ill. New Zealand were unchanged. READ: Live Cricket Scorecard South Africa vs New Zealand 2015 3rd ODI at Durban

In this series, both teams have already won one game each, but both those games were one-sided. South African head coach Russell Domingo has urged his side to play together as a unit if they want to turn their performance around against New Zealand. Domingo admitted that every series is important, and added that his squad is also aware of the significance of winning the ongoing series. Sports24 quoted Domingo, as saying that the tourists are a quality side with good depth. READ: Live Cricket Updates: South Africa vs New Zealand 3rd ODI at Durban

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