South Africa vs New Zealand 2017: 1st ODI, 5 Talking Points

Modified Feb 19, 2017 19:07 IST

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 28: Dean Brownlie and Tom Latham of South Island prepare to take the field during the Island of Origin Twenty20 at Basin Reserve on February 28, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) — There might be room for only one of Brownlie and Latham

#2 Southee plunders and then gets plundered

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Tim Southee of New Zealand reacts during the First One Day International match between New Zealand and South Africa at Seddon Park on February 19, 2017 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) — Southee was taken to the cleaners in the final over

Tim Southee is a handy lower order batsman and this has been proven ever since his debut match for the Black Caps. The experienced seamer proved to be a thorn in South Africa’s side in the death overs as he made a quick fire 24 off 13 balls.

The fast bowler slammed Chris Morris for three fours and a six off the final over to help the Kiwis cross the 200 mark in a rain-shortened affair. He combined with de Grandhomme in a 51-run stand for the eighth wicket.

However, he returned the favour when the Kiwis bowled as Phehlukwayo and de Villiers plundered 12 off his final over to win the game for South Africa. Southee returned unimpressive figures of 2/47, despite getting Duminy and Behardien off successive balls.

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