Williamson’s century powers New Zealand past South Africa into the final.
Highlights:
- Williamson’s century lifts New Zealand to a six-wicket win over South Africa.
- With this win, New Zealand stormed into the Tri-series final in Pakistan.
Kane Williamson regained his form ahead of the Champions Trophy, guiding New Zealand to a dominant six-wicket win over South Africa and securing a spot in the Tri-series final in Pakistan. His brilliant 133 overshadowed Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking 150, playing a crucial role in New Zealand’s convincing victory at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on February 10.
Kane Williamson’s century sends New Zealand into the Tri-series final.
New Zealand now leads the points table with four points and a net run rate of +0.906. Their victory has made the final league match between Pakistan and South Africa on February 12 a virtual semi-final. Pakistan will be eager to reach the final at home, with the Champions Trophy set to begin on February 19.
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New Zealand started their chase steadily as Will Young (19) and Devon Conway (97) added 50 runs in 9.5 overs. After Young fell to Eathan Bosch, Conway and Kane Williamson took charge with a dominant 187-run partnership. Conway missed his century, falling for 97 to Junior Dala. Williamson reached his ton in 72 balls, his second-fastest in ODIs, and became the second-fastest to 7000 ODI runs, behind Hashim Amla. He remained unbeaten on 133 off 113 balls, hitting 13 fours and two sixes, leading New Zealand to victory with eight balls to spare.
