Kane Williamson's hundred downs error-prone South Africa
Williamson and de Grandhomme shared in a 91-run stand that set up New Zealand's pursuit of South Africa's 241 for 6
19/06Result
25th match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Birmingham, Jun 19 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
241/6 (49/49 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
245/6 (48.3/49 ov, target 242)
Player of the Match
19/06Result
25th match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Birmingham, Jun 19 2019
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
241/6 (49/49 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
245/6 (48.3/49 ov, target 242)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'Along with Dhoni the coolest head in world cricket'
How cool is captain Kane? The reactions to his unbeaten hundred in a tough chase against South Africa
The haunted history of South Africa's World Cups
Botched rain-rule scenarios, brainless run outs, dropped bats, dropped catches, contrived collapses, a missed DRS review - it's a painful list
Penultimate-over boundary was a bonus for Williamson
The New Zealand captain wasn't concerned when he kept hitting the field and could see benefits in the team having close games in the group stage
Lungi Ngidi's return to fitness a timely boost for South Africa
The fast bowler, who hasn't featured since injuring his hamstring against Bangladesh, is looking forward to putting New Zealand's batsmen under pressure
How South Africa's catalogue of errors dashed their World Cup hopes
How ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary covered the key lapses in the latter stage of New Zealand's run-chase
'We left everything out there, that's all I can ask' - Faf du Plessis
With South Africa all-but out of the World Cup thoughts are already turning to 2023 and the considerable changes that could be seen
Luck Index: The missed run-out that could have saved South Africa's day
South Africa fluffed a few chances on the field, but they could have still won had they run out Kane Williamson in the 41st over
Live Report - New Zealand v South Africa
Can South Africa end New Zealand's unbeaten run at the 2019 World Cup? Follow ESPNcricinfo's Live Report to stay tuned in on all the action
Throwback to 2011: When New Zealand let their nasty out
In 2019, more than five years after New Zealand's cricketers re-branded themselves as kindergarten teachers with abs, it is difficult to even imagine the talons that they sprouted that evening
Masterful Williamson keeps calm and carries on
There was a period in the middle of the chase where New Zealand's captain kept hitting the field. That is a rare sight. But there was no panic, he knew what was needed
Preview
The 2015 semi-finalists meet with plenty on the line again
For South Africa, it is virtually a must-win game, while for New Zealand, who have been unbeaten in the tournament having faced some of the weaker teams, it will be a proper test of their bench
