‌SA vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Williamson and Conway subdue Breetzke’s maiden ton as Kiwis seal finals spot

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ByArijit Kundu, SportsCafe Editor

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New Zealand beat South Africa by six wickets and eight balls left to secure the final’s spot in the Tri-Nation series. Matthew Breeztke’s 150 on debut was eclipsed by Devon Conway’s 97 and Kane Williamson’s match-defining century as the latter finished off the chase with a glorious four. 

Aiming to book the final’s spot in the Tri-Nation series after a triumphant against Pakistan, New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first against South Africa. Lining up four debutants, Matthew Breetzke opened the innings with Temba Bavuma as the duo scored 37 runs together. Jason Smith walked in at No. 3 and mixed caution with aggression for the second 93-run -wicket stand with Breeztke. After 46 runs in the first powerplay, they added 50 runs in the next ten overs before Michael Bracewell outsmarted Jason with the score reading 130/2. In his next over, the all-rounder removed Kyle Verreynne, making way for Wiaan Mulder at No. 5. This allowed a moment of steady play before Breezke got to his maiden century in the 41st over. Right after, the pair accelerated with the bat, propelling the score to 262/3 in 45 overs before Breeztke departed for 150 in the next over. On the back of Mulder’s fifty the Proteas side accumulated 35 runs in the last four overs, finishing with 304/6.

In response, Devon Conway and Will Young offered a brisk fifty-run partnership before Eathan Bosch outskilled the latter at the cusp of the powerplay. Subsequently, Williamson and Conway showcased their natural game, taking the Black Caps to 109/1 in 20 overs. The former New Zealand captain scored at almost run-a-ball rate and reached fifty in just 44 balls. Subsequently, three fours against Tabraiz Shamsi in the 26th over brought up the century run stand as both batters aimed to convert their fifties. The Proteas spinners and pacers failed to be consistent with the line as the Kiwi tag team capitalised on the looseners to steer them to 230/1 in 33 overs as Williamson and Conway’s numbers read 99* and 94*. Although the 34-year-old raced to his 14th century, Conway fell for 97 before Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham departed in the 39th over. Right after, their progress was slowed with Glenn Phillips and Williamson adding 47 runs together in 52 balls to seal a spot for the final.

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