Two spectacular catches in the last over delivered by fast bowler Matt Henry have earned New Zealand a dramatic three-run victory against South Africa in the final match of the tri-series in Harare.
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See subscription optionsMichael Bracewell pulled off a sensational catch on the edge of the boundary at mid-wicket to dismiss dangerman Dewald Brevis for 31.
Daryl Mitchell then dived full-length to grab a stunning two-hander off George Linde at long-on as South Africa were restricted to 6-177, opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius top scoring with 51, and the Black Caps lifted the title on Saturday.
Earlier, New Zealand made 5-180 with Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra both scoring 47 and Tim Seifert hitting 30 after South Africa had won the toss and elected to field.
Brevis brought down the target to seven runs in the final over of tournament's highest wicket-taker Henry when he smashed two sixes against Jacob Duffy in a19th over that featured a one-handed baseball-like swipe over long-on to a wide full toss.
However, Henry conceded just three runs in the 20th over to finish with 10 wickets in four games. New Zealand ended the tournament as the only unbeaten team, with hosts Zimbabwe losing all four matches.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said. "The guys stepped up at different occasions ... that is outstanding. They were ready and clear on how to operate and that makes it easier."
His South Africa counterpart, Rassie van der Dussen, who made 18, said: "The whole series was about trying things and experimenting a bit, and today settling on our strongest possible combination. We played a pretty good game."
Australian Associated Press
