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Watch Match Highlights of that Awesome South Africa vs New Zealand T20 Win

If you missed the brilliant start to the Proteas tour of New Zealand, watch the highlights below. Imran Tahir was on fire… so good that even the New Zealand commentator said: “I haven’t enjoyed a New Zealand loss like I have tonight EVER… and it’s because of that man there – he is SO good to watch; […]

By SAPeople
18-02-17 15:18
in Fab South African Stuff

If you missed the brilliant start to the Proteas tour of New Zealand, watch the highlights below. Imran Tahir was on fire… so good that even the New Zealand commentator said: “I haven’t enjoyed a New Zealand loss like I have tonight EVER… and it’s because of that man there – he is SO good to watch; he is SO good with the ball!”

Tahir returned career-best figures for the Proteas in Twenty20 Internationals as they pulled off a 78-run victory against New Zealand in their one-off clash in Auckland on Friday.

The leg-spinner led a stellar bowling display by taking 5/24 – the third best figures ever for South Africa – as the hosts were bundled out for 107 in 14.5 overs. It was also the biggest-ever win in terms of runs over their opponents.

Watch South Africa vs New Zealand T20 Match Highlights

https://youtu.be/xAL78Cq8jUU?t=3s

The Proteas have stacked up 11 consecutive ODI wins since September, and will be aiming to extend the record in the first match at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.

Proteas ODI captain, AB de Villiers, says the series is “definitely a build-up towards the Champions Trophy. It’s a big goal of ours to go to the tournament and to do well, not just do well, to hopefully win it…

“The conditions are pretty similar (to the UK). The ball moves around a bit when it’s new and you have to extend your partnerships once you get in, it’s very similar to the UK I think. There is no better team than New Zealand to test your skill against.”

De Villiers expects to follow with the same positive attitude shown under the leadership of Faf du Plessis. “Faf and I are very similar in the way that we play our game, even though it looks completely different when we are batting,” he said.

“We grew up together and are both competitive. I truly believe we will take the same attitude from last night into the ODI series…

“There is a great feel in the team, especially after last night’s win,” he explained.

The match is scheduled to start at 14h00 local time.