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New Zealand vs South Africa 2025 Match 2 Full Commentary
Result · Jul 16 2025, Wed - 04:30 PM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND173/5
SOUTH AFRICA152
New Zealand won by 21 runs
CRR:8.29
Player Of The Match
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Gerald Coetzee to Tim Robinson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 3 runs, run save by Maphaka, fielded by Brevis. The first innings wraps up with New Zealand posting an impressive total despite early setbacks. At one point, they were reeling at 70 for 5, but a resilient 103-run stand between Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs turned the tide. Their counterattack was as classy as it was crucial, breathing life back into the innings. Kwena Maphaka made his mark with a tidy spell, picking up two key wickets. Can South Africa rise to the challenge and chase this down? Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling run chase.
SIX! Gerald Coetzee to Tim Robinson. Off cutter back of a length, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
Gerald Coetzee to Tim Robinson. Back of a length, wide down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Maphaka.
Gerald Coetzee to Bevon Jacobs. Short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.
SIX! Gerald Coetzee to Bevon Jacobs. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Gerald Coetzee to Tim Robinson. Length ball, wide down leg side backing away Slog, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Coetzee, fielded by van der Dussen.
Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by van der Dussen.
Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the back foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pretorius.
FOUR! Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the back foot Steer, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Kwena Maphaka to Tim Robinson. Off cutter length ball, middle stump down the track driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.
Kwena Maphaka to Bevon Jacobs. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.
Wide Kwena Maphaka to Bevon Jacobs. Length ball, down leg side backing away Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
SIX! Kwena Maphaka to Bevon Jacobs. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Massive hit!
Wide Kwena Maphaka to Bevon Jacobs. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
Wide Kwena Maphaka to Tim Robinson. Off cutter length ball, wide down leg side backing away flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 2 runs, fielded by Pretorius.
Kwena Maphaka to Bevon Jacobs. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.
Kwena Maphaka to Bevon Jacobs. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Pretorius.
Kwena Maphaka to Bevon Jacobs. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Hendricks.
Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pretorius.
Corbin Bosch to Bevon Jacobs. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Corbin Bosch to Bevon Jacobs. Reverse Swing-In half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Hermann, fielded by Hendricks.
Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Wide Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
Corbin Bosch to Bevon Jacobs. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to gully for 1 run, fielded by Coetzee.
Corbin Bosch to Tim Robinson. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the back foot flick, inside edge to point for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
FOUR! Gerald Coetzee to Bevon Jacobs. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, outside edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Wide Gerald Coetzee to Bevon Jacobs. Bouncer, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
OUT! Caught. Matt Henry to Gerald Coetzee. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Neesham. That is the final wicket and this game is all done and dusted! New Zealand open their Tri-Series campaign with an emphatic win, outclassing the Proteas by a convincing margin. South Africa faltered early, losing two key wickets during the powerplay and never quite recovered the rhythm. Dewald Brevis showed some fight, but the rest of the batting order struggled to keep pace with the required rate. George Linde and Gerald Coetzee added a few gritty runs toward the end, attempting to steer the chase, but the task proved too steep. Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy picked up three wickets each. Tim Robinson is the Player of the Match.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Gerald Coetzee. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Jacob Duffy to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Santner.
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Kwena Maphaka. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Santner. Two wickets in a row.
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to George Linde. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Conway. Conway makes no mistake.
Jacob Duffy to George Linde. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Jacob Duffy to Gerald Coetzee. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, mis-timed to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Gerald Coetzee. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
James Neesham to George Linde. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Hay.
FOUR! James Neesham to George Linde. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
James Neesham to Gerald Coetzee. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
James Neesham to Gerald Coetzee. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
James Neesham to George Linde. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duffy.
James Neesham to Gerald Coetzee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Jacobs.
Ish Sodhi to Gerald Coetzee. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
Ish Sodhi to George Linde. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jacobs.
SIX! Ish Sodhi to George Linde. Arm length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Ish Sodhi to Gerald Coetzee. Arm ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.
Ish Sodhi to George Linde. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Jacobs.
Ish Sodhi to Gerald Coetzee. Arm length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
SIX! Mitchell Santner to George Linde. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, well timed over long on for 6 runs.
Mitchell Santner to Gerald Coetzee. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Mitchell Santner to George Linde. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Mitchell Santner to Gerald Coetzee. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Mitchell Santner to Gerald Coetzee. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Mitchell Santner to George Linde. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Ish Sodhi to George Linde. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Duffy.
Ish Sodhi to George Linde. Arm ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jacobs.
Ish Sodhi to Gerald Coetzee. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.
Ish Sodhi to Gerald Coetzee. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Santner.