Conway sparks carnage as New Zealand crush South Africa to win 2nd T20I by 68 runs
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Devon Conway's 60 and a fiery pace display from Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson helped New Zealand crush South Africa by 68 runs, levelling the T20I series after a dramatic collapse.
Devon Conway struck a steady 60 before New Zealand’s bowlers dismantled South Africa for a 68-run win in the second T20I, levelling the five-match series 1-1 on Tuesday.
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Asked to bat at Seddon Park, New Zealand posted 175 for 6 on a surface that became increasingly difficult as the game went on. South Africa never settled in the chase and were bowled out for 107 in 15.3 overs.
Conway provided the backbone of the innings, finding boundaries square of the wicket and holding things together as conditions got tougher. Tom Latham added early momentum with a six and a four using the ramp shot as New Zealand reached 43 without loss in the powerplay.
But scoring became harder through the middle overs. Latham fell for 11, while Nick Kelly (21 off 12) and Mitchell Santner (20 off 14) got starts without converting them. Conway, who anchored the innings, eventually fell trying to accelerate.
A late cameo from Josh Clarkson, who hit 26 off just nine balls, gave New Zealand a strong finish, with 24 runs coming from the final over.
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