New Zealand’s stunning late catches secure dramatic tri-series cricket win over South Africa

By Canadian Press on July 26, 2025.

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Two spectacular catches in the last over delivered by fast bowler Matt Henry earned New Zealand a dramatic three-run victory against South Africa in the final match of the tri-series on Saturday.

Michael Bracewell pulled off a sensational catch on the edge of the boundary at mid-wicket to dismiss dangerman Dewald Brevis for 31. Daryl Mitchell then dived full-length to grab a stunning two-hander off George Linde at long-on as South Africa was restricted to 177-6.

Earlier, New Zealand made 180-5 with Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra both scoring 47 and Tim Seifert hitting 30 after South Africa had won the toss and elected to field.

Brevis brought the target down to seven runs in the final over of the tournament’s highest wicket-taker Henry, after smashing two sixes against Jacob Duffy in the 19th over that included a one-handed swipe over long-on to a wide full toss.

However, Henry conceded just three runs in the 20th over to finish with 10 wickets in four games. New Zealand ended the tournament as the only unbeaten team with host Zimbabwe losing all four matches.

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