Williamson ton helps Kiwis beat Proteas in three straight World Cups
It was yet another thrilling encounter between the Kiwis and the Proteas in the World Cup, and just like in 2015, the Kiwis won in the last over.
Kane Williamson's 106 not-out guided New Zealand home against an error-prone South Africa as they won the match by four wickets and three deliveries to spare at Edgbaston on Wednesday
After 48.3 Overs
New Zealand 245/6
Kane Williamson 106* (99), Mitchell Santner 2* (3)
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Lungi Ngidi 10-1-47-1
Kagiso Rabada 10-0-42-1
After 35 Overs
New Zealand 154/5
Kane Williamson 70* (99), Colin de Grandhomme 10* (7)
Chris Morris 8-0-41-3
Imran Tahir 8-0-23-0
After 20 Overs
New Zealand 86/4
Kane Williamson 39* (47), James Neesham 7* (9)
Imran Tahir 3-0-8-0
Chris Morris 5-0-18-2
New Zealand Innings
The Proteas finished off with a decent total thanks to Rassie van der Dussen's half century but it's not a total that would be too difficult for the Kiwis if they can bat sensibly.
After 49 Overs
South Africa 241/6
Rassie van der Dussen 67* (64), Dhris Morris 6* (7)
Lockie Ferguson 10-0-59-3
Matt Henry 10-2-34-0
After 35 Overs
South Africa 145/4
Rassie van der Dussen 17* (24), David Miller 1* (5)
Colin de Grandhomme 9-0-26-1
Trent Boult 7-0-40-1
After 20 Overs
De Kock and Du Plesis back in the hut as Amla is trying to fight back after a mediocre start.
South Africa 73/2
Amla 38* (60), Markram 7* (17)
Mitchell Santner 2-0-5-0
Colin de Grandhomme 3-0-4-0
South Africa Innings
New Zealand won the toss at Birmingham and elected to bowl first. The delayed start means that the match has been reduced to 49-overs per side.
New Zealand and South Africa face each other in very different circumstances. While New Zealand looks to prolong their unbeaten run and make sure of the semis, SOuth Africa need a win just to stay in the tournament.
Wet outfield because of the rain overnight has delayed the toss, but as the sky is getting brighter, the toss should happen at 16:30 Bangladesh Standard Time (BST).
New Zealand are unchanged as South Africa bring in Lungi Ngidi in place of Hendricks.
New Zealand Lineup - 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Colin Munro, 3. Kane Williamson (capt), 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Tom Latham (wk), 6. James Neesham, 7. Colin de Grandhomme, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Matt Henry, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Trent Boult.
South Africa Lineup - 1. Hashim Amla, 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Aiden Markram, 4. Faf du Plessis (capt), 5. Rassie van der Dussen, 6. David Miller, 7. Andile Phehlukwayo, 8. Chris Morris, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Imran Tahir.
