New Zealand Opt to Bowl Against South Africa in Tri-Series Clash
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl in the second match of the tri-series against South Africa in Lahore. Read more
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bowl in the second match of the tri-series against South Africa in Lahore. A victory in this game would secure New Zealand a spot in the final. Santner cited the overcast conditions and potential for early swing as reasons for his decision. The Kiwis made one change to their lineup, with Devon Conway replacing Rachin Ravindra, who suffered a head injury during Saturday’s match.
South African skipper Temba Bavuma admitted he would have also chosen to bowl first, emphasizing the importance of the game as preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy. With several key players unavailable due to the recently concluded SA20, South Africa handed debuts to four players, providing them an opportunity to showcase their talent.
This match marks the final game of the series in Lahore before it shifts to Karachi. Both teams are looking to build momentum ahead of the final and the Champions Trophy.
South Africa XI:
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Temba Bavuma (capt), 2. Matthew Breetzke, 3. Jason Smith, 4. Kyle Verreynne (wk), 5. Wiaan Mulder, 6. Mihali Mpongwana, 7. Senuran Muthuswamy, 8. Ethan Bosch, 9. Junior Dala, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi
New Zealand XI:
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Devon Conway, 2. Will Young, 3. Kane Williamson, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Tom Latham (wk), 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Michael Bracewell, 8. Mitchell Santner (capt), 9. Ben Sears, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Will O'Rourke
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