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Proteas wilt in the second T20I against Black Caps

Devon Conway scored 60 runs and bowlers Ferguson and Sears took three wickets each as New Zealand restricted South Africa to level the T20 series.

  • On Tuesday, New Zealand leveled the T20I series against South Africa with a 68-run victory in Hamilton, posting 175/6 before bowling the Proteas out inside 16 overs.
  • The Proteas are fielding a young batting unit, as several senior players are absent to rest before the Indian Premier League starts next week.
  • Opener Devon Conway scored 60 runs to anchor the innings, while bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears each claimed three wickets to dismantle South Africa's chase.
  • Stand-In captain Keshav Maharaj conceded 24 runs in the 20th over, while Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince acknowledged, "They had a strong finish that gave them a competitive total."
  • The series moves to Auckland on Friday for the third match, as Jordan Hermann will return home following a hamstring injury sustained in the first match.
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Conway clobbers Proteas as NZ level series at 1-1

Ragged Proteas pay price for inconsistency in second T20I against Black Caps in Hamilton.

·Johannesburg, South Africa
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2nd T20I: Devon Conway shines as New Zealand crush South Africa to level series

Cricket News: Devon Conway struck a composed half-century before a clinical bowling display powered New Zealand to a dominant 68-run win over South Africa in the se.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd T20I Highlights: Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson Propel NZ To 68-Run Win Over South Africa

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd T20I Highlights: Devon Conway topped all scorers with 60 as New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs in the second T20I on Tuesday at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.

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Proteas wilt in the second T20I against Black Caps

New Zealand turned the tables on the Proteas with a commanding 68-run victory in the second T20I to level up the five-match series at Hamilton on Tuesday.

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Black Caps thump South Africa to level T20 series in Hamilton

New Zealand have levelled the series with a dominant win over the tourists in Hamilton.

·New Zealand
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NZ vs SA, 2nd T20I Highlights: New Zealand beats South Africa by 68 runs to level series 1-1

NZ vs SA: Get the updates, commentary and highlights from the second T20I between New Zealand and South Africa on Tuesday.

·India
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