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New Zealand vs South Africa at Lord's
South Africa clinch victory over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish
June 09, 2009
Electing to field first, the New Zealand bowlers were successful in limiting South Africa to a low score of
only 128/7. Ian Butler (4-0-13-2) and Nathan McCullum (4-0-18-1) deserve notable mention in this
performance by New Zealand. Graeme Smith(33) and Jean-Paul Duminy(29) were the high-scorers for
South Africa. However, the New Zealand batsmen were unable to convert the good performance by
their bowlers into a victory. Brendan McCullum gave his team a solid start by scoring 57 runs off 53 balls.
But the New Zealand innings lacked momentum and from 2-26in 3 overs, they reached only 3-82 in 14
overs. They needed 2 runs from the last ball to win, but instead lost the wicket of Oram in a run out. New
Zealnd were able to take only 127/5 in 20 overs. Van der Merwe was the most successsful bowler for
South Africa, taking 2 wickets , giving away only 14 runs and earned the title of Player of the match.