New Zealand vs South Africa: Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen star as South Africa defeat New Zealand by 190 runs

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Keshav Maharaj took 4 while Marco Jansen snapped up 3 as a dominant South Africa unit blew away New Zealand by 190 runs. Glenn Phillips led the lone resistance for the Kiwis with 60 runs but it his efforts went in vain as the Black Caps lost wickets at regular intervals.

Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen scored centuries while David Miller put in the finishing touches with a quickfire 50 in another dominant South African performance as they posted 357/4 against New Zealand on Wednesday.

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Earlier, New Zealand’s stand-in skipper Tom Latham won the toss and sent South Africa into bat. Ahead of the match in Pune, South Africa was in second spot in the standings on 10 points, and New Zealand was two points behind in third.

(With inputs from agencies)

 

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