Live Blog: New Zealand vs South Africa – 4th T20I (Otago Cricket Ground) Updated: 2:15 PM Latest Score: South Africa 120/4 in 15.3 overs (Keshav Maharaj 52, David Wiese 28) Key Developments: South Africa’s Bowling Strategy: The Proteas have opted for a mix of pace and spin, with pace bowler Ovum Baratman and leg-spinner Prennel Subrayan dominating early. Baratman’s first over contained three maidens, while Subrayan’s off-spin has disrupted New Zealand’s rhythm. New Zealand’s Response: The Black Caps’ pace attack, led by Mitchell Santner and Kyle Jamieson, has been aggressive, targeting the South African middle order. Santner’s first over yielded 12 runs, but the hosts are struggling to contain the lower order. Injury Update: Tom Latham’s injury has shifted the captaincy to Jimmy Neesham, who is now leading from the dugout. Katen Clark’s debut as a batter has been tentative, with a single and a dot ball in his first over. South Africa’s Setback: The Proteas lost opener David Wiese (28) to Ben Sears’ sharp inswinger in the 13th over, but Maharaj’s resilience has kept the innings afloat. His 52 includes 7 boundaries and a six off Santner. Player Spotlight: Keshav Maharaj: The South African captain is in commanding form, playing deep drives and rotating the strike. His 52* has steadied the innings after a shaky start. Mitchell Santner: The New Zealand seamer has been clinical, with 3 wickets (Wiese, Rilee Rossouw, and David Miller) in 5 overs. His yorkers and slower balls have been the key to the breakthroughs. Prennel Subrayan: The leg-spinner has taken 2 wickets (Wiese, Rilee Rossouw) and is bowling with precision, exploiting the turn and bounce. Series Implications: South Africa needs 120 runs to avoid a series whitewash, but New Zealand’s pace attack is threatening.#new_zealand #south_africa #mitchell_santner #keshav_maharaj #prennel_subrayan
