South Africa vs New Zealand 2017: 2nd ODI, 5 Talking Points

Modified Feb 22, 2017 12:17 IST

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 22: Kane Williamson of New Zealand bats during game two of the One Day International series between New Zealand and South Africa at Hagley Oval on February 22, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images) — Williamson made a handy half-century before falling to Tahir

#1 Dwaine Pretorius makes a match out it

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 22: Dwaine Pretorius of South Africa is congratulated by team mates after dismissing Dean Brownlie of New Zealand during game two of the One Day International series between New Zealand and South Africa at Hagley Oval on February 22, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images) — Dwaine Pretorius fired with bat and ball for the Proteas

South Africa suddenly seem to have a plethora of all-rounders in the team. Dwaine Pretorius, who has a batting average of 42 in first-class cricket, is the latest to prove his capability on the international stage.

Unlike Phehlukwayo, Parnell and Morris, Pretorius is more than a handy finisher with the bat. With de Villiers gone, the game looked like it was heading New Zealand's way. But Pretorius had other ideas and slammed Boult and Southee for sixes to make his intentions clear.

He took the game took the penultimate over, slamming a maiden ODI half-century in the process. However, Pretorius was cleaned up by Boult in a match-turning penultimate over. Earlier, the all-rounder was the best bowler on display as well, taking 2/40 in 10 economical overs.

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Edited by Staff Editor