Kane Williamson’s century takes New Zealand into tri-series last regardless of Breetzke’s document | Cricket Information – The Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Star batter Kane Williamson struck an impressive century to energy New Zealand into the tri-series last with a commanding six-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore on Monday. His unbeaten 133 overshadowed debutant Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking 150, guiding the Black Caps to a cushty chase at Gaddafi Stadium.
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The tri-series, a preparatory event for the upcoming eight-nation Champions Trophy — set to start on February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE — now sees New Zealand assured of a spot within the last.
The second finalist will likely be decided when Pakistan face South Africa on Wednesday in Karachi, with the summit conflict scheduled for Friday on the identical venue.

Williamson, who notched his first ODI century in almost 5 years, fashioned a match-winning 187-run partnership with opener Devon Conway, who fell agonisingly wanting a century, scoring 97.

The duo laid a strong basis after Will Younger (19) fell early, making certain New Zealand remained on observe regardless of the dismissals of Daryl Mitchell (10) and Tom Latham (0).
The New Zealand skipper, exuding full confidence, sealed the chase with a boundary within the forty ninth over, making certain his facet secured their second consecutive win within the event.
Earlier within the day, South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke scripted historical past with a record-breaking 150 on debut, the very best by any batter in his maiden ODI. His knock surpassed the earlier document of 148 set by Desmond Haynes (West Indies) in 1978 in opposition to Australia.
Breetzke’s very good 148-ball innings featured 11 fours and 5 sixes, forming essential partnerships — 37 runs with Temba Bavuma (20) and 93 with Jason Smith (41) — as South Africa posted a aggressive 304-6.
Nonetheless, their bowlers struggled to include a decided New Zealand batting unit.
South Africa was pressured to discipline 4 debutants because of the absence of key gamers, both engaged in a T20 league again dwelling or recovering from accidents.
New Zealand, alternatively, made an important change — bringing in Devon Conway to exchange Rachin Ravindra, who was dominated out after sustaining an harm throughout their 78-run victory over Pakistan on Saturday.