Welcome to the highlights of New Zealand vs South Africa - The 2nd match of the 1997-98 Carlton & United Series triangular One-Day International cricket tournament between New Zealand and South Africa was played at Adelaide Oval on December 06, 1997.
Match Overview:
All-rounder Chris Cairns' solid 55 with two wickets, Craig McMillan's career-best 86, Chris Harris' unbeaten half-century and Bowlers helped to New Zealand comfortable 47-run victory over South Africa, despite Shaun Pollock's all-round efforts in the second match of a Carlton and United Series.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
New Zealand scored 224-6 in 50 overs with top scorer by Craig McMillan cracked a career-best 86 off 112-balls, Chris Cairns hit 55 off 54-balls including 8-fours & a six and Chris Harris scored a unbeaten 52 off 93-balls Included a boundary.
South Africa best bowler by Shaun Pollock picked up 3-wickets for 36-runs in 10-overs including two maidens with economy rate of 3.60 and Allan Donald took 2-wickets for 17-runs in 10-overs included three maidens with economy-rate of 1.70.
South Africa bundled out for 177 in 47.5 overs with top scorer by Shaun Pollock cracked a 37 off 51-balls including a boundary.
Gary Kirsten scored 35 off 63-balls including 2-fours, Lance Klusener hit 25 off 35-balls included 4-fours and David Richardson scored a unbeaten 21 off 17-balls contained a boundary.
New Zealand best bowler by Gavin Larsen, Nathan Astle, Chris Cairns, Shayne O'Connor each took 2-wickets and one for Craig McMillan - Chris Harris.
Craig McMillan named Player of the match for his superb batting performance to scored a career-best 86 off facing 112-balls including 6-fours & a six.
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