In the second ODI match of the Tri-Series South Africa vs New Zealand, the South Africa Team started its first innings and smashed 304 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Matthew Breetzke was the star performer of the innings, He gave an impressive performance and smashed 150 runs off 148 balls, with 5 sixes and 11 fours. Another massive batting by Wiaan Mulder faced 60 balls and contributed 64 runs for the South African team. Jason Smith scored 41 runs on 51 balls and his wicket went on runout.
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In addition, New Zealand’s bowlers including Matt Henry and Michael Bracewell also gave impressive performances. Mat claimed 2 wickets for 59, and Micheal took 1 for 43. The loss of wickets started with Kyle Vereen, Themba Bauma, and Senuran Muthusamy falling quickly at crucial moments. Despite a brave attempt from Breetzke, with a disciplined bowling New Zealand’s team remained in control. South Africa ended their innings with a target of 305 runs for the New Zealand team, as South Africa tried to establish a total of points in the competition for the New Zealand team to chase.
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The New Zealand team won the toss and chose to bowl first in the 2nd match of the Tri-Series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The Kiwis made a change in their order of batting by placing Devon Conway in place of Rachin Ravindra because Ravindra got a head injury during fielding in the match against Pakistan.
Rachin Ravindra Got a Forehead Injury During Fielding
In the first match of the Tri-Nation ODI series, the New Zealand team set a target of 331 runs for Pakistan to chase in 50 overs but the Pakistan team was bowled out at 252 runs in 47.5 overs and the match was played at the newly renovated Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. In the ODI match two incidents happened Haris Rauf felt sharp pain in the left side of his chest and abdomen muscles and Rachin Ravindra got a forehead injury while fielding during the match.
