Watch: New Zealand’s exciting victory over South Africa with an exceptional display on the T20i Tri-Series final
New Zealand bordered South Africa By a thin margin of 3 points to win the fascinating final of the T20i series in Harare, Zimbabwe. In a match that went down over, the Kiwis held their nerve, largely thanks to a superb last one by Matt Henry and two incredible pressure captures of Michael Bracewelland Daryl Mitchell.
With only 6 points to defend in the final, Henry produced a sensational spell of Bowling, supported by electricity which transformed the wave in favor of New Zealand. South Africa, needed 4 races from the last delivery to tear off the victory, fell below Muthusamy Balanced and missed, putting the title back to dramaticly.
Matt Henry Pressure Book
The final started with Dewald Brevis At the fold, and Matt Henry holding the ball. The equation: 6 to gain 6 balls. Henry started strong with a point ball – a short and short delivery which beat Brevis outside.
On the second ball, Henry wore a solid blow. Brevis tried a traction shot, but failed to erase the strings. Bracewell, parked in the middle of the counter, has shown an extraordinary conscience. Balancing on the edge of the border, he took the catch, pushed the ball as he went out, then returned to the field to finish the dismissal – a moment of pressure under pressure.
Michael Bracewell almost repeats the feat
The third delivery saw Corbin Bosch Pull one in the air, again towards Bracewell. The sun might have played in sport, because despite both hands on the ball in a front dive, it could not hold on.
On the fourth ball, Bosch and George Linde I tried to fly a double, but Linde slipped while turning around for the second. The ball went to the deep square leg, resulting in one.
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Daryl Mitchell Magic steals the spotlight
With two balls to go and the pressure assembly, Linde opted for a large fire of a slower delivery. He seemed intended for a safe landing, but Daryl Mitchell had other ideas. Sprint in front of a long time, he embarked on the air and completed a breathtaking diving – one that broke the South African heart.
Final delivery drama
With 4 necessary for the final ball, Senuran Muthusamy faced the biggest ball in the match. Henry delivered a slower shorter ball outside, and Muthusamy failed to connect. Tim Seifert collected cleanly behind the stumps, and the Kiwi camp broke out to celebrate.
Henry, who not only played a fantastic final, but also delivered regularly throughout the tournament, was appointed player of the match and player of the series.
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Summary:
- New Zealand: 180/5 (20 Overs)
- South Africa: 177/6 (20 Overs)
- Result: New Zealand has won by 3 points
- Game player: Matt Henry
- Series player: Matt Henry
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