New Zealand opt to bowl first in Tri-Series ODI against South Africa | The Express Tribune
New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl first in second match of the tri-nation ODI series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The Kiwis made one change to their playing XI, bringing in top-order batter Devon Conway in place of Rachin Ravindra, who sustained a forehead injury while fielding against Pakistan.
Playing XIs
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Ben Sears, Matt Henry and 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.
New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday. Pakistan, chasing 331, were bowled out for 252 in 47.5 overs.
Fakhar Zaman scored 84 off 69 balls, while Babar Azam was dismissed early for 10. Fakhar shared partnerships with Kamran Ghulam (18) and Mohammad Rizwan (3) before being dismissed.
Salman Ali Agha contributed 40 off 51 balls, and Abrar Ahmed remained unbeaten on 25 off 15 balls, but Pakistan fell short.
New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry with three wickets each, and Michael Bracewell, who took two wickets, were key in the victory.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged that it wasn’t impossible to beat New Zealand after early wickets fell, but Glenn Phillips’ century turned the game in New Zealand’s favor.
