South Africa set a competitive target of 305 runs for New Zealand in the second match of the tri-nation ODI series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. Leading the charge for South Africa was Matthew Breetzke, who played a superb knock, scoring 150 off 148 balls, laced with 11 fours and 5 sixes, anchoring his team’s innings.
Wiaan Mulder added a solid 64 off 60 balls, while Jason Smith contributed 41 before being run out. New Zealand’s bowling attack remained disciplined, with Matt Henry taking 2 wickets for 59 runs, and Michael Bracewell claiming 1 for 43. Despite losing key wickets at crucial moments, including captain Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne, Breetzke’s valiant effort helped South Africa reach a total of 304/6.
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New Zealand had earlier won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict South Africa. They made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Devon Conway in place of Rachin Ravindra, who was injured during their previous match against Pakistan.
South Africa will be looking to defend their total, while New Zealand aims to chase down 305 in what promises to be an exciting contest in Lahore.
Playing XIs:
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Ben Sears, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Eathan Bosch, Junior Dala, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi.
