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New Zealand beat S. Africa by six runs in ODI

AFP/Christchurch

February 22, 2017 | 09:27 AM

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner (L) celebrates South Africa's Jean-Paul Duminy (R) being stumped during the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Hagley Park Oval in Christchurch.

New Zealand defeated South Africa by six runs in the second one-day international in Christchurch on Wednesday to level the five-match series at 1-1.

The Black Caps set South Africa a target of 290 after losing the toss and being sent into bat, aided by an unbeaten 102 from Ross Taylor.

The tourists fell just short making nine for 283 in reply, with Dwaine Pretorius's 26-ball half century a highlight.

By AFP/Christchurch

February 22, 2017 | 09:27 AM