South Africa restrict New Zealand to 214 runs

CENTURION, South Africa - Hosts South Africa fared better in their second 2009 ICC Champions Trophy outing by restricting New Zealand to 214 all out off 47.5 overs at SuperSport Park Thursday.

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By (AFP)

Published: Thu 24 Sep 2009, 6:05 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 8:49 AM

The Proteas suffered a surprise 55-run loss to Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened opening match of the two-week tournament at the same ground two days ago and need a win over the ‘Black Caps’ to stay in contention for a semi-finals spot.

Once again South Africa skipper Graeme Smith won the toss and once again he opted to field on an early season track that gave the spinners some assistance in warm, overcast conditions.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori stressed the need to build partnerships, but his plea fell largely on deaf ears with the 71-run stand between Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott a notable exception.

Taylor top scored with 72 off 106 balls before missing a low full toss and being trapped leg before by revitalised Wayne Parnell, who claimed four other wickets.

After a fruitless time against Sri Lanka, spinner Roelof van der Merwe impressed and took two wickets on a pitch he said would give South Africa a good chance of realising a 4.30-runs-per-over target.

(AFP)

Published: Thu 24 Sep 2009, 6:05 PM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 8:49 AM

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