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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
New Zealand beat South Africa by three runs
HARARE: Matt Henry took two wickets in the final over as New Zealand beat South Africa by three runs in the final of the Zimbabwe T20 international tri-series at Harare Sports Club yesterday. Chasing New Zealand's total of 180 for five, South Africa were on the brink of victory when big-hitting Dewald Brevis hit 15 runs, including two sixes, off the penultimate over from Zakary Foulkes. South Africa needed seven off the last over. It seemed Brevis might have hit another six off the second ball but Michael Bracewell on the deep midwicket boundary held a high hit and calmly tossed the ball up before crossing the rope and then stepping back to complete the catch. Three runs were scored off the next two balls before Daryl Mitchell held a diving catch at long-on to dismiss George Linde. Henry closed out the match with a dot ball. Fast bowler Henry was named player of the match as well as player of the tournament after finishing as the leading wicket-taker with ten wickets. "South Africa got off to a flier," Henry said of South Africa's opening stand of 92 between Lhuan-dre Pretorius (51) and Reeza Hendricks (37). "It's a credit to our team for staying in the fight, knowing wickets can change things." New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also praised the ability of his players to "hang in there" on what he said was the best pitch for batting of the tournament. "Guys stepped up on different occasions throughout this tri-series," said Santner. "There were a lot of challenges with the ball today but the guys were ready and really clear on how they wanted to operate." South African captain Rassie van der Dussen said he was proud of the way a young team missing several leading players had competed. "A centimetre more and the result would have been different," he said. Tim Seifert (30) and Devon Conway (47) put on 75 for New Zealand's first wicket and Rachin Ravindra contributed a hard-hit 47 off 27 balls before South Africa's tactic of bowling low full tosses kept the total in check towards the end of the innings. South Africa also lost momentum after their fast start before Brevis slammed 31 off 16 balls with three sixes — which so nearly could have been four. A lengthy check was needed by the television umpire to determine whether Bracewell had stepped on the boundary rope while still holding the ball. — REUTERS
News18
22-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
New Zealand Vs South Africa Live Cricket Score 5th T20I: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Harare
The Tri-Nation T20I series continues to build excitement as New Zealand and South Africa meet once again, this time for the fifth match of the tournament at the Harare Sports Club. Both teams have already stamped their authority in this short series, securing their place in the final after Zimbabwe failed to register even a single win in their three matches. New Zealand remain unbeaten with two wins in two matches, while South Africa have notched up two victories from three games, where their only loss came against the Kiwis. Both sides are trying to fine-tune combinations and test their bench strength ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. When these two sides last clashed earlier in the series, it was NZ who came out on top with a clinical 21-run win. Despite early setbacks, a masterclass innings from youngster Tim Robinson, who anchored the innings with an unbeaten 75, helped them post a competitive 173/5. Bevon Jacobs added the finishing punch with a quick-fire 44, lifting them from a mid-innings wobble. The Kiwi bowlers then took control, with Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy sharing six wickets between them, dismantling South Africa's middle and lower order to wrap them up for 152. That performance set the tone for New Zealand's dominance in the series. New Zealand have looked solid in all departments. Tim Robinson has been the breakout star, scoring 75 not out, while Devon Conway continues to provide composure at the top. Bevon Jacobs has added depth in the finishing stages, and Mitchell Santner's bowling changes have worked well. Duffy and Henry have been particularly impressive with the ball, combining for 9 wickets across two matches. Glenn Phillips being ruled out with a groin injury was a blow, but the squad still looks well-balanced and confident. Their consistency and ability to bounce back from pressure situations make them a formidable force going into this match and the eventual final. Meanwhile, South Africa have had flashes of brilliance but haven't yet strung together a complete performance against New Zealand. Reeza Hendricks and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have given them a decent start, and Brevis has been down the order, but their middle order needs to step up under pressure. Rassie van der Dussen has been among the runs and has managed to anchor the innings, while newcomer Rubin Hermann has played a couple of good knocks. On the bowling front, Lungi Ngidi and Kwena Maphaka have taken key wickets, while George Linde has shown promise with the ball. However, inconsistency remains a concern, especially with their batting approach against spin. They will be looking for redemption in this game before the big final. The Harare Sports Club surface has been a bit two-paced throughout the series. The pitch tends to be on the slower side, which means run-scoring isn't straightforward. Batters will need to apply themselves and show patience early on before playing their strokes. Spin is likely to play a big role again, with turn and grip expected for the slower bowlers. The weather forecast is partly sunny and dry, setting the stage for a full game. With both sides using this match as a dress rehearsal for the final, fans can expect another tactical and thrilling contest. Who will come out on top? Let's find out soon.
News18
17-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Brevis, Ngidi Help South Africa Beat Zimbabwe By 5 Wickets in T20 Tri-Series Opener
Last Updated: 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) view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 20:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
ZIM vs SA: Hermann, Brevis star as South Africa win 1st match of tri-series
South African batter Rubin Hermann made an impressive T20 debut and led the Proteas to a five-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the opening game of the tri-series on Monday. The 28-year-old Herman top-scored with 45 off 37 balls and made up for the top-order collapse before South Africa cruised to 142-5 in 15.5 overs in its first T20 this Brevis smashed five sixes in his belligerent 41 off just 17 balls in a strong Proteas was earlier limited to 141-6, despite an unbeaten 54 from its skipper Sikandar Raza, with George Linde picking up 3-10 after South Africa captain Rassie van der Dussen won the toss and elected to field. Fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi (1-15) and Nandre Burger (1-22), returning after an almost 10-month absence from lower-back stress fracture, bowled well upfront before Raza and Ryan Burl (29) provided the acceleration for Zimbabwe in the second half of the Africa will take on New Zealand in the second game of the tri-series on and Brevis control the chaseTall fast bowler Richard Ngarava (3-35) struck twice inside the powerplay when another debutant Lhuan-dre Pretorius offered a return catch off the first legitimate ball in Proteas' chase and Reeza Hendricks' middle stump was knocked over when he tried to go for an ambitious drive and got a big inside van der Dussen struck two sixes, but was caught at mid-on off fast bowler Trevor Gwandu (2-15) as South Africa slipped to 3-38 in the sixth Herman and Brevis steadied the chase with 72-run stand as Brevis smashed Burl for 25 runs in one over that featured three sixes and a boundary. Brevis fell in the 12th over when he tried to hit Gwandu inside out over extra cover and sliced a catch to Bennett. Ngarava flattened Hermann's off-stump off a ball that kept a bit low with only 12 needed for and spin pin down ZimbabweFast bowlers Ngidi and Burger didn't allow Zimbabwe batters to score freely in the first half and Brian Bennett's (30) patience also ran out as he holed out to deep mid-wicket when he tried to push the acceleration against Linde in the 11th and Burl tried to up the ante in the death overs but Burl was caught by Hermann at long off in the 18th over after scoring 29 off 20 picked up two wickets of successive balls in the final over before Wellington Masakadza avoided the hat-trick ball, but left-arm spinner Linde finished off well without conceding a boundary off his three overs.- Ends
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
ZIM vs SA, 1st T20I: Rubin Hermann shines on debut; South Africa secure five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe vs South Africa (Photo: @ProteasMenCSA on X) South African newcomer Rubin Hermann made a memorable T20 debut, guiding the Proteas to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the tri-series opener on Monday. Hermann scored an impressive 45 runs from 37 balls, helping his team recover from early setbacks as South Africa reached 142-5 in 15.5 overs in their first T20 match of the year. Dewald Brevis displayed exceptional batting skills, hitting five sixes in his quick-fire 41 runs off 17 balls during the chase. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Zimbabwe managed to score 141-6, with captain Sikandar Raza remaining unbeaten at 54. George Linde took 3-10 after South African captain Rassie van der Dussen chose to field first. Fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger, who returned after a 10-month absence due to a lower-back stress fracture, delivered strong opening spells. Raza and Ryan Burl contributed to Zimbabwe's late innings acceleration. South Africa's next match in the tri-series is scheduled against New Zealand on Wednesday. Richard Ngarava made early breakthroughs, dismissing debutant Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Reeza Hendricks during the powerplay. Hendricks lost his middle stump while attempting an ambitious drive. The Proteas found themselves struggling at 3-38 in the sixth over after van der Dussen, who hit two sixes, was caught at mid-on off Trevor Gwandu. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 머리 심고 인생 바꿨습니다. 메디케어플래닛 더 알아보기 Undo Hermann and Brevis stabilised the innings with a 72-run partnership. Brevis dominated one over from Burl, scoring 25 runs including three sixes and a boundary. Brevis's innings ended in the 12th over when he was caught by Bennett while trying to hit Gwandu over extra cover. Hermann's wicket fell to Ngarava with just 12 runs needed for victory. Zimbabwe's batters struggled against the pace of Ngidi and Burger early in their innings. Brian Bennett's patience wore thin, leading to his dismissal at deep mid-wicket off Linde's bowling in the 11th over. Raza and Burl attempted to increase the scoring rate in the final overs. Burl's innings of 29 from 20 balls ended when Hermann caught him at long off in the 18th over. Linde claimed two wickets in consecutive deliveries in the final over. Although Wellington Masakadza survived the hat-trick ball, Linde completed his spell without conceding any boundaries in his three overs. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
