SA brace for New Zealand opener at the scene of their last World Cup exit
The Proteas, arriving in New Zealand at the top of the world one-day rankings, say they have put their loss in Auckland in 2015 behind them
Wellington — SA have arrived in New Zealand full of confidence after replacing Australia at the top of the one-day cricket rankings but the Proteas will have mixed feelings about their return to Eden Park this week. The three-Test tour kicks off with a Twenty20 international on Friday at the Auckland venue where SA lost the 2015 World Cup semifinal to the hosts when Grant Elliott smashed a six off paceman Dale Steyn on the second-last ball. SA had been fancied to shed their reputation as World Cup ‘chokers’ and reach a maiden final in the global showpiece and the defeat left several players in tears. It was later described by as shattered captain AB de Villiers’ "greatest disappointment". Test and T20 captain Faf du Plessis, who top-scored for his team in the semifinal with 82, said on Monday he still carried scars from the match. "It was a great game, but it’ll be mixed feelings getting back there," Du Plessis told local media in Auckland. "Honestly, something like that you always ...
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