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New Zealand's Stunning Late Catches Secure Dramatic Tri-Series Cricket Win over South Africa

New Zealand defeated South Africa by three runs in the final of the T20 Tri-Series 2025 held on Saturday at Harare Sports Club.
The series took place in Zimbabwe, where New Zealand and South Africa secured final spots after defeating Zimbabwe and playing league matches.
New Zealand scored 180-5 with key contributions from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, while Matt Henry bowled the final over, leading to two crucial catches by Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell.
Ish Sodhi took career-best 4-12 against Zimbabwe, Matt Henry finished with 10 wickets, and New Zealand remained unbeaten, while South Africa acknowledged experimenting throughout the series.
New Zealand finished the tournament undefeated, demonstrating strong squad depth, while Zimbabwe lost all their matches and South Africa looks to bounce back following two defeats to New Zealand.

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New Strait Times

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New Zealand beat South Africa by three runs

HARARE: Matt Henry took two wickets in the final over as New Zealand beat South Africa by three runs in the final of the Zimbabwe T20 international tri-series at Harare Sports Club yesterday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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Otago Daily Times

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Henry heroics guide Black Caps to Tri-Series final win

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry restricted South Africa to three runs from the last over to seal a dramatic three-run victory in the Twenty20 International Tri-Series final in Harare.

10 hours ago·Otago, New Zealand

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New Zealand's stunning late catches sink South Africa

Matt Henry forced two brilliant catches off his final over to give New Zealand a dramatic three-run victory over South Africa along with the tri-series title.

13 hours ago·Australia

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Proteas snatch defeat from jaws of victory as Black Caps claim Tri-Series crown in Harare

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New Zealand’s stunning late catches secure dramatic tri-series cricket win over South Africa

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Two spectacular catches in the last over delivered by fast bowler Matt Henry earned New Zealand a dramatic three-run victory against South Africa in the final match of the tri-series on Saturday.

14 hours ago·Niagara Falls, Canada

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