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Debutants Debut as Proteas Bat First in T20I Clash
22 Mar
Summary
- South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first.
- Both teams feature debutants in their playing lineups.
- Neesham leads New Zealand as Santner departs for IPL.
In the fourth T20 International, South Africa's captain Keshav Maharaj won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand at Wellington's Sky Stadium. This pivotal match sees both teams introducing new talent to their squads.
South Africa has handed a debut to off-spinner Pranelen Subrayen, with Ottneil Baartman also securing a spot in the playing XI. New Zealand's lineup sees changes due to Tom Latham's thumb injury, replaced by debutant Katene Clarke. Furthermore, regular captain Mitchell Santner has been released to participate in the Indian Premier League, with James Neesham stepping in to lead the home team.
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