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Rubin Hermann's 158* Powers South Africa A to Series-Opening Win Over New Zealand A

The knock made up over two-thirds of the chase, bolstering his case for a senior ODI call-up.

Overview

  • South Africa A reached 231 in 30 overs to overhaul 229, winning by three wickets with 124 balls remaining.
  • Hermann faced 93 deliveries and hit 18 fours and seven sixes while carrying his bat.
  • Matthew Fisher took 4 for 61, removing three of the top five for ducks to jolt the hosts early.
  • New Zealand A recovered from 107 for 7 through Zakary Foulkes’ 74 and a 66-run eighth-wicket stand with Simon Keene to post 229.
  • Tshepo Moreki led the home side’s bowlers with 3 for 45 as the match opened a three-game unofficial one-day series.