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Dream Debut: Reyneke (20) Smashes Final Ball Six to Land Proteas ...
Kayla Reyneke scored 42 not out and hit the winning six off the last ball, giving South Africa a two-wicket win in the first ODI against New Zealand.
- On Sunday at Hagley Oval, South Africa secured a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI after debutant Kayla Reyneke hit a six off the final ball.
- New Zealand posted 268 all out after Maddy Green scored 85 runs, while South Africa's Ayabonga Khaka claimed 6 wickets in swing-friendly conditions to contain the hosts.
- Annerie Dercksen and Sune Luus stabilized South Africa's chase with a partnership after the visitors fell to 30 for 2, with Dercksen scoring 72 and Luus adding 53.
- Reyneke scored 42 not out off 32 deliveries, hitting 13 of the 14 runs required off Suzie Bates' final over to guide South Africa to victory.
- This result puts South Africa 1 up in the three-match series, with the 20-year-old debutant outperforming one of the most experienced players in women's cricket.
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Debutant Reyneke's Last-ball Six Seals Win for SA Against NZ in Series Opener
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. New Zealand have won the five-match T20I series 4-1 and will try to get back on top as they play South Africa again on Wednesday. Sports News | Debutant Reyneke's Last-ball Six Seals Win for SA Against NZ in Series Opener.
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