New Zealand defeated South Africa in the match no 25 of ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC), 2019. New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson scored a winning century where he made 106 runs from 138 balls. Kiwis won this match by four wickets by chasing down the target of 242 runs. South Africa with this defeat is on the brink of elimination from CWC 2019. Let us see how Twitter reacts on Proteas team defeat against New Zealand in World Cup, 2019. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Points Table Updated: New Zealand Jumps to Top Spot After Win Over South Africa in CWC 2019 Round-Robin Match.

Kane Williamson was calm and composed throughout his batting. The wickets keep on felling, but he made sure that he keeps the scoreboard ticking. Apart from Williamson, Colin de Grandhomme played a handy knock of 60 runs from 47 balls. However, there was a twist in the match when Lungi Ngidi dismissed de Grandhomme in the 48th over.  With 8 runs required from last over, Williamson not only scored his century but also ensured that he take his team beyond the line. New Zealand vs South Africa Highlights of ICC World Cup 2019 Match: Kane Williamson Century Guides Kiwis to Victory.

Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl. The match started 90 minutes late due to wet outfield and was reduced to 49 overs per side. From South African side apart from Hashim Amla and Rassie van der Dussen, none other batsmen flourished. Lockie Ferguson was the pick of the bowler for Kiwis as he had the figure of 3/59 in 10 overs. Dussen knock helped Proteas post the total of 241/6 in 49 overs.

Proteas will never stop getting choked!!!

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New Zealand with this win moves on top of the point table with 9 points. They should easily make it to the semi-final now. New Zealand will play their next CWC 2019 match against West Indies on June 22. Proteas team will now have to win all their remaining three games Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia to have a slight hope alive to qualify for the semis.

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