Devon Conway Shines as Blackcaps Stage Comeback Against South Africa

After losing badly at the Bay Oval, they bounced back and beat South Africa by 68 runs to level the series 1-1. While the scoreboard might suggest that it was a smooth sailing for them, in essence, they had to graft it out. As Devon Conway mentioned in the mid-match interview, the wicket was a bit two-paced and he had to work hard for his half-century that laid the foundation the of New Zealand's first innings score of 175/6.

Blackcaps Bounce Back to Level Series Against South Africa

South Africa's bowlers were probing and tested the batters out. Nick Kelly and Mitchell Santner did get starts in the middle but were not allowed to convert them into big scores. Josh Clarkson finished with a stormy cameo, helping the hosts reach a decent total. He went after the opposing captain, hitting 24 runs in the last over.

Then, the bowlers displayed their magic. He might not have a wicket to show, but Kyle Jamieson set the tone by swinging the new ball. Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears impressed with not just their speed but also their ability to surprise the batters with the slower ones. Santner continued to pose problems to the batting side and Cole McConchie and Jimmy Neesham chipped in too.

Good bowling prevented the visitors from scoring freely. The rising required rate created pressure and thereby induced false shots. Only George Linde, who scored a 12-ball-33, could say that he posed a challenge to the opposition. However, even his exuberance came forth when the game had already been lost.

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