Brevis, Ngidi Help South Africa Beat Zimbabwe By 5 Wickets in T20 Tri-Series Opener
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the T20 tri-series opener in Harare. Hermann and Brevis led the chase after Zimbabwe scored 141/6.
South Africa continued their dominance over Zimbabwe by defeating their neighbours by five wickets in the opening match of a Twenty20 international tri-series at Harare Sports Club on Monday.
New Zealand will play their first match of the tournament against South Africa at the same venue on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe were limited to 141 for six after being sent in to bat, with captain Sikandar Raza top-scoring with 54 not out.
Both teams made several changes following a two-match Test series in Bulawayo, which South Africa won comfortably.
Opening bowler Lungi Ngidi took a wicket and conceded only seven runs in his three-over opening spell.
Left-arm spinner George Linde took three for 10, including two wickets for four runs in the last over.
South Africa lost three wickets in the six-over power play against aggressive left-arm fast bowler Richard Ngarava and seamer Trevor Gwandu.
However, new cap Rubin Hermann (45) and hard-hitting player of the match Dewald Brevis, who smashed 41 off 17 balls, put on 72 for the fourth wicket to ensure a comfortable win.
South African captain Rassie van der Dussen praised the two young batters.
'There was a little bit of pressure up front," he said. 'Losing three wickets in the power play was not ideal but their partnership was brilliant."
Brevis hit five sixes and a four in his innings, including three successive sixes off leg-spinner Ryan Burl.
Raza said Ngarava, who took three for 35, and Gwandu (two for 15) were outstanding.
'It was the first game of the winter (in Harare) and we weren't sure of the wicket," said Raza of his team's batting performance.
'At least we know these are going to be high-scoring games."
(With AFP Inputs)
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