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South Africa v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom

Big day for New Zealand team - McCullum

Jan 26, 2013: Brendon McCullum said it was a big day for the New Zealand team to win the ODI series despite narrowly missing out on inflicting a whitewash on South Africa in Potchefstroom

South Africa v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom

McLaren's last-ball six gives South Africa win

Jan 25, 2013: South Africa nearly messed up another run chase, but Ryan McLaren's six off the final ball ensured they avoided their first whitewash on home soil

South Africa news

Kirsten unsure on de Villiers' future

Jan 24, 2013: South Africa coach Gary Kirsten says he is undecided on whether AB de Villiers will return as wicketkeeper in one-day cricket.

South Africa v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom

New Zealand seek rare whitewash

Jan 24, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the third ODI between South Africa and New Zealand in Potchefstroom

South Africa v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom

Elgar replaces injured Amla in ODI squad

Jan 23, 2013: Injured batsman Hashim Amla has been withdrawn from South Africa's squad for the final ODI against New Zealand. Dean Elgar has been called up to provide cover

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Kimberley

McCullum hails 'phenomenal' victory

Jan 22, 2013: Brendon McCullum termed New Zealand's series victory against South Africa "phenomenal" after their 27-run win in Kimberley and hoped it would send "a bit of love" to the supporters.

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Kimberley

Williamson and run-outs inspire NZ to series

Jan 22, 2013: Kane Williamson struck a brilliant unbeaten 145 to carry New Zealand to a competitive 279 for 8 in Kimberley

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Kimberley

New Zealand eye another upset

Jan 21, 2013: Preview of the second ODI between South Africa and New Zealand in Kimberley

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

De Villiers suspended for rest of NZ series

Jan 20, 2013: South Africa will be without their ODI captain, AB de Villiers, for the rest of the series against New Zealand after he was suspended for two matches for a slow over rate

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Paarl

Franklin sets sights on series victory

Jan 19, 2013: James Franklin has targeted a first ODI series win in South Africa after New Zealand took a 1-0 lead

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Paarl

SuperSport to investigate cause for blackout

Jan 19, 2013: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has apologised for the worldwide break in transmission during the ODI between South Africa and New Zealand in Paarl but does not have an explanation for the blackout

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Paarl

Franklin steers NZ to unlikely win

Jan 19, 2013: South Africa made a strong attempt at defending 208 in Paarl as New Zealand's top order struggled in familiar fashion

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Paarl

Mismatch looms in low-key series

Jan 18, 2013: There's little buzz in the build-up to the series, but it provides New Zealand the chance to claw back some respect and South Africa the opportunity to work on their ODI strategies

South Africa news

De Kock free to play against NZ

Jan 17, 2013: Quinton de Kock's disciplinary hearing for allegedly pushing an opposition player in a first-class match will not take place before next Wednesday

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Paarl

New Zealand a more confident ODI side - Mills

Jan 17, 2013: Fast bowler Kyle Mills believes New Zealand are ready to test their skills in the shorter format of the ODIs, in which they hope to do better than the Test series being a 'quality white-ball unit'

South Africa news

De Kock, Ontong face disciplinary

Jan 15, 2013: Quinton de Kock and Justin Ontong will appear in front of a disciplinary commissioner after an altercation between de Kock and bowler Alistair Gray during their first-class match last week.

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

South Africa wrap up huge innings victory

Jan 14, 2013: It took South Africa less than a session to complete a crushing innings-and-193-runs victory in Port Elizabeth

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day

New Zealand fight but still face huge defeat

Jan 13, 2013: It shows how low expectations have sunk when taking a Test into a fourth day classes as something of a success

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day

We weren't able to cope under pressure - Hesson

Jan 12, 2013: After a second successive substandard performance with the bat in the first innings of a Test, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was let down equally by his team's lack of application as he was by their lack of heart

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day

Outclassed New Zealand in tatters

Jan 12, 2013: New Zealand were reduced to a hopeless 47 for 6 in reply to South Africa's 525 for 8 as the home side's attack again proved too much to handle