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Reyneke's Last-Ball Six Seals Thrilling Proteas Win!
29 Mar
Summary
- Kayla Reyneke hit a last-ball six to win the first ODI.
- Reyneke finished on 42 not out from 32 balls in a dramatic chase.
- Ayabonga Khaka took an impressive six wickets for 56 runs.
The Proteas women's team achieved a thrilling two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI, thanks to a dramatic finish in Christchurch.
Needing 14 runs in the final over, debutant Kayla Reyneke smashed a six off the last ball to seal the win, finishing on 42 not out from 32 deliveries. The team successfully chased down 269 with Reyneke and Tumi Sukhukhune at the crease.
Key contributions came from Annerie Dercksen, who scored 72, and Sune Luus, with 53, stabilizing the innings after a shaky start. Despite a mid-innings wobble that saw the score at 190/6, Nadine de Klerk added 39 to support Reyneke.
New Zealand had set a target of 268 all out, with Maddie Green top-scoring with 85. Proteas bowler Ayabonga Khaka was exceptional, taking six wickets for 56 runs in her 10-over spell.
