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South Africa ‘A’ Vs New Zealand ‘A’
S Africa whip Kiwis
By Marlon Fernandopulle
South Africa ‘A’ once again demonstrated their cricketing prowess when they thrashed New Zealand ‘A’ by six wickets in their triangular tournament match at the SSC grounds yesterday.

After bowling out New Zealand for 169 runs,South Africa rattled up 170 for 4 wickets in 35.2 overs to record their second successive convincing victory in the triangular tournament which also features hosts Sri Lanka.

Despite loosing three early wickets and being badly placed at 39 for 3 wickets the South Africans led by a defiant unbeaten 84 from opener A Puttik and a solid 45 not out from Z de Broyn,reached their target with over 14 overs remaining.Left hander Puttik struck 16 boundaries in his 95 ball knock while De Broyn struck three boundaries for his unbeaten 45.

Earlier the Kiwis who were invited to bat first were made to work hard for their runs by a disciplined South African bowling attack. The South African bowlers reduced the Kiwis to 27 for 3 wickets in the first 15 overs and tightened their grip later on despite brief resistance from the experienced Mathew Sinclair (29),James Marshall (32). Only a 39 run stand for the 7th wicket between Hopkins(26) and How (31 n o) saved the Kiwis from total disaster as they were eventually bowled out for 169 runs in the 49th over

Once again for South Africa D. Steyn
(2 for 23), R. Peterson (2 for 43) and J. Botha (2 for 35) were among the wickets.

New Zealand – 169 all out in 48.3 overs (Matthew Sinclair 29, Hemish Marshall 32 G Hopkins 26, J How 31 n o D Steyn 2 for 23, R Peterson 2 for 43, J Botha 2 for 35)-

South Africa – 170/4 in 35.2 overs (A Puttik 84 n o ,Z de Broyn 45 n o ,D Tuffy 2/24.C Martin 1/47,C Harris 1/17).

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