TAYLOR, BOULT STAR AS KIWIS SQUARE SOUTH AFRICA SERIES
Christchurch, Feb. 22: Trent Boult took the prized wicket of AB de Villiers then bowled Dwaine Pretorious in the penultimate over as New Zealand secured a series-levelling six-run victory in the second one-day international against South Africa on Wednesday.
The visitors had been set 290 to win in Christchurch after Ross Taylor (102 not out) scored his 17th ton to become New Zealand's most prolific ODI century-maker in leading his side to 289 for four in their 50 overs at Hagley Oval. South Africa, who won the opener of the fivematch series in on Sunday, appeared set for victory courtesy of a half century by Quinton de Kock (57) and solid partnerships through the middle order. Scores: New Zealand 289/4 in 50 overs (DG Brownlie 34, K. Williamson 69, R. Taylor 102*, J. Neesham 71*, D. Pretorius 2/40) bt South Africa 283/9 in 50 overs (Q de Kock 57, JP Duminy 34, AB de Villiers 45, D. Pretorius 50, T. Boult 3/63, M. Santner 2/46).