Player of the Match : JP Duminy (South Africa)
18th Match ICC World T20 2014 : 18th game of ICC world t20 2014 was played between New Zealand and South Africa at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong. South Africa won tight last ball finished game by 2 runs. Dale Steyn picked up 4 wickets but, JP Duminy played superb inning of 86 runs of 43 balls was declared man of the match.
Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and decided to field first and let South Africa to set target. New Zealand made 170 runs with the help of HM Amla 41 runs and JP Duminy's firing inning of 86 runs of jusy 43 balls.
Following target of 171 runs, New Zealand Started inning confidently and top order batemen played well. But after LRPL Taylor run out on 62 runs game changed. New Zealand lost 4 wickets in quick successions. Match goes to last ball and New Zealand lost the match by only 2 runs.
Thus, South Africa earn 2 important points and New Zealand 0. JP Duminy declared man of the match for his brave inning of 86 runs of 43 balls. |