South Africa defeated New Zealand by 190 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.
Chasing 357 runs, New Zealand wrapped up after scoring 167 runs in 35.3 overs.
Opener Glenn Phillips smashed the highest 60 runs off 50 balls and Will Young scored 33 runs off 37 balls
Kiwi bowler Keshav Maharaj bagged 4 wickets and Marco Jansen bagged 3 wickets.
Earlier in the first innings, South Africa posted 357 runs in 50 overs by losing 4 wickets.
Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen smashed 133 runs off 118 and opener Quinton de Kock scored 114 runs off 116 balls.
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee bagged 2 wickets while Trent Boult and James Neesham got one wicket each.
Before the game, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first.
South Africa’s current position in the point table is first with 12 points and New Zealand’s position is 4th with 8 points.
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