• Willamson’s century ensures his team survive nervy finish
The World Cup’s first gripping finish ended with the result that may well have sewn up the top four with 20 group games still to come, as a Kane Williamson-inspired New Zealand overcame South Africa by four wickets to go top of the table.
The Black Caps’ captain was at his emotion-free and brilliant best in what proved a tense second-innings run chase, stroking an unbeaten 106 from 138 deliveries from No 3 that took his side to their target of 242 with three balls to spare.
Written by Ali Martin at Edgbaston
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/19/new-zealand-south-africa-cricket-world-cup-match-report under the title “Kane Williamson guides New Zealand to narrow World Cup win over South Africa”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
