New Zealand defeats South Africa by 21 runs in T20 match
Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs lead New Zealand to victory with a strong batting performance, while Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry shine with the ball to dismiss South Africa for 152. Despite a late fightback, South Africa falls short in the chase.
An unbeaten century stand between Tim Robinson and debutant Bevon Jacobs earned New Zealand a 21-run victory over South Africa in a T20 tri-series match Wednesday. Robinson scored 75 not out off 57 balls, and Jacobs hit three sixes in his unbeaten 44, helping New Zealand reach 173-5 after a shaky start at 70-5.
South Africa, with three changes from their previous match, was bowled out for 152 in 18.2 overs, with fast bowlers Jacob Duffy (3-20) and Matt Henry (3-34) taking six wickets. Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis showed promise, but South Africa fell short as New Zealand's bowlers dominated.
New Zealand's top order struggled, but Robinson and Jacobs' partnership of 103 runs turned the game around. Robinson completed his half-century with a six, guiding New Zealand to victory. Duffy's impressive bowling performance and Henry's crucial wickets sealed the win for New Zealand.
According to the source: Yahoo Sports.
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