Intense New Zealand open with clinical win
New Zealand's intense performance with the ball and in the field restricted South Africa to 147 for 6, setting up a moderate chase in Wellington
17/02Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Feb 17 2012
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
148/4 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
17/02Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Feb 17 2012
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
148/4 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Injured Ross Taylor to miss one-dayers
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South Africa's batting order will stay flexible - de Villiers
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New Zealand to hit South Africa with specialised attack
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