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Khaka's Fire Seals White Ferns' Fate
17 Mar
Summary
- Kayla Reyneke's rapid 28 off 9 balls was crucial.
- Ayabonga Khaka took 4 wickets for 27 runs.
- South Africa won by 18 runs to level the series.
South Africa Women secured a commanding 18-run victory over New Zealand Women in the 2nd T20I, leveling the series. The Proteas posted a strong total of 177/5, anchored by Tazmin Brits's 53 and Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten 41. A pivotal late cameo from Kayla Reyneke, who scored 28 runs off just 9 deliveries, significantly boosted the final score.
Chasing 178, New Zealand struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined South African bowling attack. Ayabonga Khaka was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for 27 runs. Nonkululeko Mlaba also contributed with 3 wickets, as the White Ferns were bowled out for 159 in 19.1 overs, falling short of the target.
The match, held at Seddon Park, saw South Africa demonstrate a clinical performance to bounce back from their first T20I loss. Reyneke's impactful batting and Khaka's potent bowling proved decisive in leveling the series on Kiwi soil.
