Wayne Parnells fiver restricts Kiwis to 214

Wayne Parnell wreaked havoc with a five-wicket haul as South Africa shot out New Zealand for a modest 214 at Centurion.

Paceman Wayne Parnell wreaked havoc with a five-wicket haul as South Africa shot out New Zealand for a modest 214 in a Group B Champions Trophy match at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

The left-arm paceman accounted for all the top Kiwi batsmen including top scorer Ross Taylor,who hit a patient 72 off 106 balls.

Parnell proved his skipper’s decision to invite Black Caps to bat right when he first removed Jesse Ryder (8) and then got rid of Martin Guptill (21).

The other South African bowlers were also impressive as they bowled a tight line and length to stifle the Kiwi innings.

Dale Steyn (2/32) and Roelof van der Merwe (2/35) took two wickets apiece as New Zealand were bundled out in 47.5 overs.

Taylor hit a defiant 72 with the help of six boundaries and two sixes,and also shared a crucial 71-run partnership with Grant Elliot (39) to help his side go past 200-run mark. New Zealand batsmen got the starts but could not convert them into big knocks.

Taylor’s sensible batting was the cornerstone of the Kiwi innings as he batted with resolve to prevent his team’s collapse.

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After the early fall Ryder,Brendon McCullum (44) and Guptill batted with resolve. McCullum hit three boundaries and two sixes in his 68-ball innings while Guptill hit four fours in his 26-ball stay.

Parnell claimed Guptill as his second victim when he had him caught by Hashim Amla. Johan Botha then accounted for McCullum.

Taylor and Elliot joined hands but could not score freely as the home team bowlers kept a tight line.

The partnership was broken when Roelof van der Merwe bowled Elliot,who hit four boundaries in his 48-ball stay at the crease.

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Taylor opened up late in the innings and scored some quick runs but did not find any able ally from the other end.