Amla: Trick to success in ODIs is being patient
South Africa's ODI vice-captain, Hashim Amla, feels his team will have a better understanding of the conditions in the second ODI against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Tauranga on Friday.
Southee: Kiwis better prepared for unknown deck
New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee feels the Black Caps will put on a better performance in the second ODI against South Africa, having had the first game to get used to the new venue.
De Villiers cherishes Amla dominance
Batsman Hashim Amla stood at the fore of captain AB de Villiers' appreciation, as South Africa achieved a convincing 72-run win - and unassailable two-nil series lead - over New Zealand in the second ODI at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
McCullum: Batting let us down
Skipper Brendon McCullum rued an inadequate performance with the bat, after New Zealand capitulated to a 72-run defeat at the hands of South Africa - in the penultimate ODI against South Africa in Mount Maunganui.
McCullum: Ryder not ready for Black Caps return
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum says batsman Jesse Ryder is not on the brink of returning to the side, despite some sublime form, as he has not yet proven to the team that he is 'ready'.