Morkel sets up South Africas big win over Kiwis

Morkel,who had none for 33 off his first seven overs,produced a devastating late spell,taking five wickets for five runs in 15 balls to wrap up the innings. He twice found himself on the verge of claiming a hat-trick as New Zealand squandered a strong start on a wicket tailor-made for batting.

South Africas batsmen made the best of the conditions,quickly scoring at better than six an over as they cruised to 231 for four in the 39th over. Brendon McCullum,cut a dejected figure after his sides failure to again to cash in on a strong start. It was definitely a 300 wicket,definitely from where we were midway through the innings,but Morne ripped the heart out of us, he said.

Amla faced 107 balls for his 92,which included 12 boundaries as he guided South Africa to victory. He was given a life on 58 when he skied leg spinner Tarun Nethula only for Rob Nicol to spill the catch,but Nethula got his revenge when he caught the edge of Amlas bat for Brendon McCullum to make no mistake. Nethulas efforts were also rewarded with the caught and bowled dismissal of JP Duminy,but the wickets were mere blips as South Africa charged to victory.

Brief scores: New Zealand 230 B McCullum 85,M Guptill 58; M Morkel 5/38,L Tsotsobe 3/43 lost to South Africa 231/4 H Amla 92, JP Duminy 43; A Ellis 1/16 by six wickets