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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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

South Africa ODI captain AB de Villiers says his squad will take a lot of learning and confidence from their two-nil ODI series win against New Zealand.

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry looked on the bright side of life after the ODI series against South Africa, saying they had learned valuable lessons despite the two-nil series defeat.

South Africa have reclaimed the number-one ranking on the ODI team rankings following the conclusion of their series against the Black Caps in New Zealand.

South Africa welcomed a comfortable 72-run win - and unassailable two-nil series lead - over New Zealand in Thursday's second ODI at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Rain prevented South Africa from fulfilling the opportunity to return to helm of the International Cricket Council's rankings in Sunday's third and final ODI against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.