New Zealand Vs South Africa  

Birmingham: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis admitted that the Proteas’ players were hurting after their tense loss to New Zealand at the ICC World Cup 2019 on Wednesday (June 19). Kane Williamson’s unbeaten century downed South Africa in a thrilling last-over finish. Du Plessis also said he was feeling five years older after the defeat. Here is what he said in the post-match press conference.

Birmingham: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said it was a “great game of cricket” after he guided his team to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston ground on Wednesday (June 19). Williamson remained unbeaten on 106 to take the Kiwis past the finish line in the final over. The match was reduced to 49 overs per side due to rain. The Kiwis chased down 242.

Exactly two decades after South Africa last beat New Zealand in an ICC World Cup match, coincidentally also at Edgbaston, they looked on course to launch their 2019 campaign at last