New Zealand set a challenging target, scoring 362 runs for 6 wickets, with centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. South Africa's chase began slowly, managing only 53 runs for 1 wicket in the first 10 overs.
Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton opened the batting for South Africa, while Matt Henry took the new ball as usual. Bavuma, returning from injury, started cautiously, taking his time to settle in.
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On the other hand, Rickelton was more aggressive, hitting four boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, he was ultimately deceived by a variation from Matt Henry, hitting a catch to Michael Bracewell in the cover region. This marked South Africa's first wicket at 20 runs for 1 wicket in the fifth over.
Rassie van der Dussen joined Bavuma at the crease. He started with a boundary but was also cautious, as Bavuma was not ready to accelerate the scoring.
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New Zealand's bowlers were accurate and did not offer many scoring opportunities. Nevertheless, Bavuma broke the deadlock with a six off Kyle Jamieson and added two more fours to relieve some pressure. Van der Dussen followed suit with two boundaries of his own, helping South Africa end the powerplay at 56 runs for 1 wicket.
With 307 runs still needed from 40 overs, South Africa has a long way to go. Stay tuned for more live updates!
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