New Zealand (308/4) defeat South Africa (304/6) by 6 wickets to register their spot in the final of Tri-Nation ODI series 2025

[Rana]

They do ask them why they got whitewashed in odis vs pakistan you guys were saying so called south africa will score 400 to 500 runs in odi but they couldn't even get close to pak 300 totals.

Look at this squad and tell me they really really care lol

 

[jamie smith]

NZ to qualify for Triseries final, peaking too early

peaking early is better than not peaking at all

 

[jamie smith]

Look at this squad and tell me they really really care lol

they only car about sa20 and rugby

 

[jamie smith]

dala serving gala apples to nz bats

 

[Asif321]

South Africa don’t really care

Won’t be surprised if Pakistan lose that too

 

[jamie smith]

vintage kane mama

 

[jamie smith]

@RizwanT20Champ is shivering while watching kw bat

 

[Nikhil_cric]

One of those Lahore pitches where it looks like no score can be defended.

 

[Rana]

Rickleton
Beretzkee
Markram
Klaasen
Stubbs
Miller
Mulder
Jansen
Maharaj
Rabada
Shamsi


This could be a solid XI

 

[Rana]

Won’t be surprised if Pakistan lose that too

If they bat first I think they certainly will

Pakistan won’t know how to make a safe score

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Day ODI between 2 neutral teams on a weekday and still a reasonably loud roar for KW's hundred

 

[Rana]

Conway so out of form but looks like he’s set to go too.

 

[Rana]

I was hoping for Muthusamy to perform but it looks like he won’t be making the final cut. Shamsi has to play.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Rickleton
Beretzkee
Markram
Klaasen
Stubbs
Miller
Mulder
Jansen
Maharaj
Rabada
Shamsi


This could be a solid XI

I would get Dewald Brevis in there somewhere .

 

[Rana]

I would get Dewald Brevis in there somewhere .

yes maybe for Stubbs but I’m not too sure about it. He’s an equally dangerous player that has been maturing well overall

 

[Rana]

Bavuma and DeZorzi shouldn’t be in the XI but I feel they will be forced in like Babar and Rizwan are forced into every side

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I was hoping for Muthusamy to perform but it looks like he won’t be making the final cut. Shamsi has to play.

George Linde is an option too . He's a he also is a much better hitter down the order

 

[Nikhil_cric]

yes maybe for Stubbs but I’m not too sure about it. He’s an equally dangerous player that has been maturing well overall

Breetzke has scored today but his overall domestic record is not that great, especially in List A cricket. But even SA20, he is not that great imo.

 

[Snowflake]

Chasing just over 300... who is the anchor in this partnership for NZ? Both players shouldering responsibility. Even the "slower" one has a strike rate of 90+.

When will our "anchors" be forced to take some responsibility?

 

[Rana]

George Linde is an option too . He's a he also is a much better hitter down the order

You are right

Linde instead of Shamsi. Linde is their Bracewell

 

[gazza619]

Dala doing dala things.

 

[Rana]

Breetzke has scored today but his overall domestic record is not that great, especially in List A cricket. But even SA20, he is not that great imo.

That’s fine. You just need the guy who’s got the measure of the wickets now. Might as well run with him. He’s clearly a very talented batter. I was telling @mominsaigol this guy is good enough to bang Pakistan for a 150 on a flat deck. He did it against NZ, so I’m sure he will be better than the other option that is DeZorzi who has no feet against spin

 

[topspin]

@topspin @emranabbas @mominsaigol

Darr ka Mahol hai

This innings from Kane is better than anything we’ve seen Babar produce with the bat. No joke.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What a catch by Mulder.

 

[Devadwal]

Latham , thanks for coming .

 

[Rana]

Latham and Young need to….off

Conway to keep, Ravindra back in

Get Chapman in too.

 

[Rana]

Conway (wk)
Ravindra
Kane
Mitchell
Chapman
Phillips
Bracewell
Santner
O’Rourke
Boult
Henry

This should be the XI

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Latham and Young need to….off

Conway to keep, Ravindra back in

Get Chapman in too.

They can't afford all of Will Young, KW and Latham in a lineup.

Conway's keeping is really poor though.

But if Latham is batting so badly, they have no choice.

 

[Rana]

They can't afford all of Will Young, KW and Latham in a lineup.

Conway's keeping is really poor though.

But if Latham is batting so badly, they have no choice.

He’s been terrible for a long time. His keeping is very good but you just can’t be carried like this

 

[zaidihusain]

In this game almost all SA & NZ have scored runs at very good SR (mostly 80+), the strike rotation is also quite good.

Why in last game all 3 main Pakistan batsman (Babar, KG & Rizwan) played so slow? Babar 10(23), KG 18(32), Rizwan 3(11). In ODIs, playing run a ball or at least good strike rotation is a bare minimum requirement, if these guys can't main good SR at Lahore, then where will they? This puts extra pressure on other players and kills the momentum. The mindset needs to change completely

 

[Rana]

In this game almost all SA & NZ have scored runs at very good SR (mostly 80+), the strike rotation is also quite good.

Why in last game all 3 main Pakistan batsman (Babar, KG & Rizwan) played so slow? Babar 10(23), KG 18(32), Rizwan 3(11). In ODIs, playing run a ball or at least good strike rotation is a bare minimum requirement, if these guys can't main good SR at Lahore, then where will they? This puts extra pressure on other players and kills the momentum. The mindset needs to change completely

Point this out to Rizwan and he will give some stupid response like “I don’t care what the others are doing blah blah blah”

 

[Nikhil_cric]

He’s been terrible for a long time. His keeping is very good but you just can’t be carried like this

Yep. Averaging 25 with the bat since Jan. 2023. Can't even play spin properly currently .

 

[zaidihusain]

Point this out to Rizwan and he will give some stupid response like “I don’t care what the others are doing blah blah blah”

One thing which i hate most is when their cheerleaders says that "they don't need to prove anything" and talks about ranking. Playing at terrible pace at your home ground is a criminal offence.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

NZ should go

Conway
Rachin
KW
Mitchell
Chapman
Phillips
Bracewell
Santner
Matt Henry
Duffy
O'Rourke/Sears/Lockie

 

[Ab Fan]

Kane Williamson is a way better white ball player than his stats suggest.

We shouldn’t be disregarding him for his low strike rates whenever discussing about his white ball career.

 

[Kianig89]

Pakistan will.have to. Improve drastically to achieve anything, ODIs mostly are batters game.in this era, so batsmen better be ready

 

[Devadwal]

Kane Williamson is a way better white ball player than his stats suggest.

We shouldn’t be disregarding him for his low strike rates whenever discussing about his white ball career.

He always feast on second string bowling attacks .

 

[zaidihusain]

Pakistan will.have to. Improve drastically to achieve anything, ODIs mostly are batters game.in this era, so batsmen better be ready

In ODIs, Pakistan needs batsman who can play long innings of at least 80-100 runs with consistency at run a ball at least, build partnerships. Pakistan batsman takes plenty of time to settle down on the pitch and later they throw their wicket under pressure

 

[emranabbas]

@topspin @emranabbas @mominsaigol

Darr ka Mahol hai

India and new zealand will easily qualify for the semis

these world class batsmen like Rizwan and babar can't play at home can't play away only good for bullying c string teams

 

[Energy]

Moral victory for Pakistan.

Rizwan needs to do a presser alongside Azhar and state the fact that NZ won because they're keeping the same players and therefore now justifies why Khushdil and also Faheem are assets worth more than gold.

 

[RidiculousMan]

NZ to qualify for Triseries final, peaking too early

I have high expectations of them losing to Pakistan in the CT25 game. Even if they win the Final of Tri Series.

 

[mominsaigol]

That’s fine. You just need the guy who’s got the measure of the wickets now. Might as well run with him. He’s clearly a very talented batter. I was telling @mominsaigol this guy is good enough to bang Pakistan for a 150 on a flat deck. He did it against NZ, so I’m sure he will be better than the other option that is DeZorzi who has no feet against spin

He's better then DeZorzi. Also I missed today's match and have been afk, I just arrived in Pakistan.

Am watching Aus vs Eng live in Gaddafi for CT.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

He's better then DeZorzi. Also I missed today's match and have been afk, I just arrived in Pakistan.

Am watching Aus vs Eng live in Gaddafi for CT.

Which city are you from in pak maybe we can catch up bro

 

[mominsaigol]

Which city are you from in pak maybe we can catch up bro

Lahore. Gaddafi.

Am only going to Lahore and Islamabad to catch up with family.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Lahore. Gaddafi.

Am only going to Lahore and Islamabad to catch up with family.

Oh k enjoy your trip bro in pakistan you will love it.

 

[mominsaigol]

Oh k enjoy your trip bro in pakistan you will love it.

Ik, it's my home town. Now that uni is finished. I can finally come here every 2 months every year.

I don't plan on renouncing my pakistani passport either. I'm happy to be a dual citizen.

Lahore defo beats Sydney on Food that's for sure. The KFC over here is out of this world, also what on earth happened to McDonald's on main Bolevard? Why is it a KFC now?

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Ik, it's my home town. Now that uni is finished. I can finally come here every 2 months every year.

I don't plan on renouncing my pakistani passport either. I'm happy to be a dual citizen.

Lahore defo beats Sydney on Food that's for sure. The KFC over here is out of this world, also what on earth happened to McDonald's on main Bolevard? Why is it a KFC now?

Bro they have shifted some where else if you are in lahore do try ghani shinwari and if you are fast food lover try meg brim in raya club and spread burgers which is in cantt you will love it

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Match highlights

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Williamson’s 13th ODI century led New Zealand to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the second match of the tri-nation series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. The win also confirms New Zealand spot in the final of the tournament, scheduled to take place on 14 February at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

After being put into bat, South Africa on the back of century by debutant Matthew Breetzke (150, 148, 11x4s, 5x6s) scored 304 for six in their 50 overs. Breetzke was supported by Wiaan Mulder (64, 60b, 5x4s, 1x6) and Jason Smith (41, 51b, 1x4, 2x6s) to help South Africa post over 300.

For New Zealand, Matt Henry and Will ORourke took two wickets apiece.

In turn, a 187-run partnership for the second wicket between Devon Conway (97, 107b, 9x4s, 1x6) and Kane Williamson (133, 113b, 13x4s, 2x6s) helped New Zealand achieved the target in 48.4 overs.

For South Africa, Senuran Muthusamy bagged two wickets for 50 in 8.4 overs.

New Zealand, after winning both matches – opening match against Pakistan (78 runs) and today’s against South Africa qualify for the final. South Africa will now take on hosts Pakistan in the third game of the tri-nation series at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday, 12 February. The first ball of the match will be bowled at 2pm local time. The winner of the match will qualify for the final.

Scores in brief:

New Zealand beat South Africa by six wickets at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

South Africa 304-6, 50 overs (Matthew Breetzke 150, Wiaan Mulder 64, Jason Smith 41; Matt Henry 2-59, Will ORourke 2-72)

New Zealand 308-4, 48.4 overs (Kane Williamson 133 not out, Devon Conway 97, Glenn Phillips 28 not out; Senuran Muthusamy 2-50)

Player of the match – Kane Williamson (New Zealand)

 

[RizwanT20Champ]

@RizwanT20Champ is shivering while watching kw bat

KW is a wonderful batsman and it shows up all the SR merchants who unfairly criticized Babar.

 

[mominsaigol]

KW is a wonderful batsman and it shows up all the SR merchants who unfairly criticized Babar.

Williamson doesn't get critised cause he still avg 54 in test cricket with 33 centuries.

Even though they are different formats, if you're good in one format the critiscm is less.

Which format is babar good in on current form?

 

[BouncerGuy]

South Africa Coach Comes On As Substitute Fielder, Cricket World Stunned

In the rarest of the rare incidents on the cricket field, a coach had to come on as a substitute fielder for his side. The bizarre development took place as South Africa took on New Zealand in an ODI tri-series match on Monday. With South Africa severely lacking the desired players, their fielding coach Wandile Gwavu had to come onto the field for some time and fill in for another player. With a major chunk of South African players away due to SA20 commitments, the nation could only name a 12-man squad for the tri-series. Hence the fielding coach had no choice but to act as a substitute fielder for a little while.

Gwavu was spotted on the field in the 37th over of New Zealand's batting. The cameras quickly focussed on the Proteas fielding coach, wondering what had happened. The incident became a huge talking point on social media, with fans debating about the unusual act.

We don't see that happening too often!

For the tri-series in Pakistan, South Africa had to dig deep into their reserves, naming as many as six uncapped players, in a 12-man roster, for the first match of the series. A number of top players, including Heinrich Klaasen and Keshav Maharaj, were away due to SA20 commitments but will now join the team ahead of their clash against Pakistan on Wednesday (February 12).

It isn't the first time that a Proteas coach had to work as a player. In a similar incident from last year South Africa's batting coach JP Duminy came out as a substitute fielder in an ODI match against Ireland as many players of their players were out due to illness.

As for the match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to field against South Africa. Back in the first inning, Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner's decision looked to go against them, however, New Zealand made a solid comeback in the game with the help of Williamson's unbeaten century which helped the Kiwis clinch a six-wicket win over the Proteas.

Williamson hit an unbeaten knock of 133 in just 113 balls as the Kiwis chased down the target of 305 runs to secure their second successive win of the tri-series. With the knock, Williamson also reached 7000 runs in ODI cricket.

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