New Zealand beat South Africa to reach Tri-Series final: Stats
What's the story
New Zealand thrashed South Africa in Lahore to reach the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series.
The Black Caps successfully chased down 305 with fifty-plus scores from centurion Kane Williamson and Devon Conway.
Earlier, debutant Matthew Breetzke's historic ton powered the Proteas past 300. Wiaan Mulder also scored a half-century.
New Zealand now await the winner of Pakistan-SA clash in the Tri-Series final.
Williamson
Six ODI tons for Williamson overseas
Williamson, one of the most technical batters, now has 14 centuries in ODIs. Only Ross Taylor (21), Martin Guptill (18), and Nathan Astle (16) are ahead of Williamson on this elite list.
Williamson now has the second-most ODI tons for NZ away from home. With six such centuries, he broke a tie with Daryl Mitchell. He is only behind Guptill and Taylor (7 each).
Breetzke
A superb knock from Breetzke
Earlier, debutant Matthew Breetzke set the tone for SA's innings. He lost skipper Temba Bavuma early on before adding a 93-run stand with Jason Smith.
It was followed by a century-plus partnership with Wiaan Mulder. Breetzke, who completed his century in the 41st over, slammed 150 off 148 balls (11 fours and 5 sixes). He was dismissed by Matt Henry.
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Fourth SA player with this feat
Breetzke has become the fourth South African to slam a century on ODI debut, joining the likes of Colin Ingram (124 vs Zimbabwe), Reeza Hendricks (102 vs Sri Lanka), and Temba Bavuma (113 vs Ireland).
History
Highest individual score on ODI debut
As per ESPNcricinfo, Breetzke now has the highest score by a player on ODI debut.
He broke the record of West Indies legend Desmond Haynes, who scored 148 against Australia in 1978. No other player has a 130-plus score in this regard.
As mentioned, Ingram (124) follows Breetzke among South African players on this tally.
Mulder
Mulder's second ODI fifty; 2,000 List A runs
Mulder came in after Kyle Verreynne's dismissal reduced SA to 132/3. The former joined forces with Breetzke, as they added 131 runs together.
While Breetzke departed, Mulder's knock powered SA to 300. He added 64 off 60 balls (5 fours and 1 six) before falling to William ORourke in the penultimate over.
Mulder completed his second ODI fifty and 2,000 List A runs.