Kiwis renew rivalry with old enemy South Africa

June 19, 2019 14:54

New Zealand and South Africa have a rich sporting rivalry, especially at major tournaments where the Black Caps hold the upper hand.

They have knocked South Africa out of the last two World Cups, winning the quarter-final in Dhaka in 2011 and the semi-final in Auckland in 2015, a match that remains one of the greatest in ODI history.

Grant Elliott hit the six that sealed New Zealand's great win four years ago after they were set a tough 298 for victory.

While New Zealand are unbeaten from their four matches so far (with three wins and a washout), South Africa have only one victory to their name and cannot afford another slip-up.

New Zealand's attack is the only one to have dismissed their opposition in each match they have played this tournament.

South Africa beat Afghanistan at the weekend and know they need to keep winning to have a chance at qualifying for the semi-finals.

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