2024-02-17 11:57:38
The fate of the match was decided at the end of the previous day’s game. But there was fear. Although the target was not very big, the thought of playing for the wicket remained. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson blew everything. A record century brought the team a great victory by 7 wickets. New Zealand won the two-match series by 2-0.
This match can also be called historical. Because the Kiwis could not win the series against South Africa even once in 17 appearances in white clothes. Finally they achieved the impossible in 18 attempts. 92 years of regret.
The hero of New Zealand’s victory in this match is their captain Kane Williamson. This batsman has created a record by scoring a century. He jointly topped the list of centurions in the fourth innings. This is his fifth century in the fourth innings. He touched Pakistani great Younis Khan. In total, Williamson’s century in Tests is now 32.
The target was 267. Yesterday, New Zealand ended the day with 40 runs against opener Devon Conway. This morning Williamson added 64 runs with Rachin Ravindra for the second wicket. The pair broke up when Rachin was dismissed by Pitt. The Kiwi skipper then slowly took the match out of South Africa’s reach with Will Young.
Williamson completed his 32nd career century after the tea break. After that, Young started to play after seeing Williamson’s century. Young was 17 when Williamson scored his century. In the end, Young remained unbeaten on 60 off 134 balls.
Summary Score:
South Africa: 1st innings 242 and 2nd innings 235
New Zealand: 1st innings 211 and 2nd innings: 269/3 (Williamson 133*, Young 60*)
Results: New Zealand won by 7 wickets.
Series: New Zealand won the 2-match series by 2-0.
Man of the Match and Series: Ken Williamson.