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Devine Leads New Zealand to Series-Clinching Win Over South Africa
Sophie Devine's dominant batting प्रदर्शन propelled New Zealand Women to a six-wicket victory against South Africa in the fourth T20I. The win at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday gave New Zealand an unassailable 3-1 series lead.
New Zealand chased down South Africa's total of 159 with nine balls to spare. Annerie Dercksen's unbeaten 55 from 30 balls led South Africa to a total of 159 for 6. Dercksen's late hitting against Suzie Bates and Rosemary Mair helped South Africa score 17 runs in the 17th over. Sune Luus and Chloe Tryon started steadily, but South Africa soon fell to 58 for 3 after Laura Wolvaardt's dismissal. Amelia Kerr helped New Zealand's chase with two 46-run partnerships.
Key Facts
- New Zealand defeated South Africa by 6 wickets in the 4th T20I in Wellington.
- New Zealand now holds an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
- Sophie Devine had another half-century for New Zealand.
- Annerie Dercksen scored an unbeaten 55 for South Africa.
- South Africa scored 159 for 6 in their innings.
- Amelia Kerr contributed 46-run partnerships.
- New Zealand scored 47 runs in the powerplay.
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Research Sources
- Cricbuzz — Devine stars with the bat again as New Zealand seal T20I series
- Cricket World — Devine Stars as New Zealand Women Chase Down 159 to Beat South Africa Women in 4th T20I