South Africa vs New Zealand 2017: 3rd ODI, 5 Talking Points

#4 de Grandhomme pushing for spot in the XI

de Grandhomme took two in an over

Colin de Grandhomme was not in New Zealand's limited-overs plans a few months back. However, the hard-hitting all-rounder has constantly commanded a spot with his performances in recent months.

While he played a handy cameo with the bat in the previous game, today de Grandhomme shone with the ball, getting rid of Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock in the same over to trigger a middle-order collapse.

The swing bowler isn't assured of a spot as New Zealand have enough all-rounders in the format in Neesham and Santner. They can only find room for de Grandhomme by omitting a third seamer in Lockie Ferguson or Matt Henry. Such performances, though, will go a long way in establishing de Grandhomme’s place in the lineup.