BIRMINGHAM – Kane Williamson smashed a century to secure New Zealand’s World Cup victory over South Africa in Birmingham on Wednesday.
Earlier, the Kiwis won the toss and decided to bowl first against Proteus.
RESULT | NEW ZEALAND WIN BY 4 WICKETS
The Proteas fought hard, right down to the last over, but could not get over the line. #ProteaFire ?#CWC19 #NZvSA pic.twitter.com/Xtz39KsJNC
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 19, 2019
The toss in the World Cup match between in Birmingham was delayed due to a wet outfield after overnight rain. The umpires made an inspection and decided they would carry out another check at 11:00 am (1000 GMT).
After Wednesday’s game, South Africa will face Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia. New Zealand, by contrast, are flying high and after fourth win are at top the table.
Wet weather has caused major disruption at the World Cup, with four no results in which teams shared a point each.
Teams
New Zealand’s squad: Kane Williamson (C), Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Tom Blundell.
South Africa’s squad: Faf du Plessis (C), Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, JP Duminy, Dwaine Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi.
