De Villiers, Phehlukwayo steer SA through jittery chase
The four-wicket victory was South Africa's 12th in a row, helping them equal their best run in the format
18/02Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Hamilton, Feb 19 2017
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
207/7 (34/34 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
210/6 (33.5/34 ov, target 208)
Player of the Match
18/02Result
1st ODI (D/N), South Africa tour of New Zealand at Hamilton, Feb 19 2017
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
207/7 (34/34 ov) -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
210/6 (33.5/34 ov, target 208)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'Experience-wise it was 10 out of 10' - de Villiers
While AB de Villiers graded the conditions at Seddon Park as a "0 out of 10" as far as Champions Trophy preparation goes, he gave the match itself full marks for demanding a fight from South Africa ahead of the major tournament
The bowling effort that fizzled out
A rather rapid change of fortunes for Chris Morris, and New Zealand's slightly unusual choice of opening bowler make the plays of the day from Hamilton
Confident South Africa fix eyes on Champions Trophy
AB de Villiers, South Africa's one-day captain, believes there has never been as much belief in the squad as they currently have in the midst of an 11-match ODI winning streak
Milne, McClenaghan look for ways to prove fitness
Head coach Mike Hesson is keen to consider Adam Milne and Mitchell McClenaghan for the Champions Trophy but has admitted playing time will be hard to come by for the pair
Preview
South Africa hunt record-equalling win in battle of two form sides
South Africa can equal their best winning run in ODIs if they secure a 12th consecutive victory in the opening match against New Zealand in Hamilton