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Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025
The match was reduced to 20 overs a side after rain delayed the toss by almost five hours.
Tim Southee took five wickets as New Zealand bowled out South Africa for 111 in their second innings, a paltry total that was actually better than their first innings haul.
Three fine half-centuries from the Indian batters saw the tourists amass 279 in 49.3 overs but the hosts were equally impressive and managed to overhaul the target with five balls to spare.
The 2022 event will be held from March 4 to April 3 across six venues in New Zealand, played in a round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals.
Amelia Kerr played a brilliant unbeaten 119-run knock to lead the home side to victory with an over to spare and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.
New Zealand made 275 courtesy Suzie Bates' 106 off 111 balls.
The injury has prevented Williamson from playing international cricket since December.
Bates and Devine put on 60 for the opening wicket, scoring better than a run a ball, as New Zealand posted an impressive 155/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
The 51-year-old Cairns, who is wheel-chair bound as he got paralysed below the waist due to a spinal stroke suffered during the heart surgery, on Saturday shared an update on his health on social media.
The month-long tournament begins on March 4 with an opening round clash between hosts New Zealand and the West Indies at Mount Maunganui.
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