Two wickets fall in quick succession and that's what exactly South Africa needed after going wicketless in the powerplay. Tom Latham got out in the 7th over for 11 while Tim Robinson's stumps were cleaned up by George Linde for just 1 run.
Devon Conway is still at the crease - 5 runs away from his half-century.
New Zealand accumulate 43 runs in the powerplay as the South African bowlers held on to a tight line-length. The Kiwis will have to increase the run-rate in order to set up a fighting total.
It has been a decent start from the Kiwi openers as Tom Latham and Devon Conway play with caution.
Tom Latham and Devon Conway are out in the middle and Gerald Coetzee will bowl the first over. Conway smashed a four off the first ball and we go underway for the 2nd T20I.
New Zealand XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (WK), Tim Robinson, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (C), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson, Benjamin Sears and Lockie Ferguson
South Africa XI: Wiaan Mulder, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, Dian Forrester, George Linde, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (C), Nqobani Mokoena and Ottniel Baartman
South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Conditions in Hamilton for today's second T20I are perfect for cricket, with sunny skies and a high of 22°C. Humidity is 54% with a light 3 mph breeze from the west. Night conditions will remain clear with a low of 11°C and no chance of precipitation.
The match is schedule to start from 11:45AM (IST) onwards. Coin toss will take place shortly.
Good Morning folks. Welcome to the live coverage of the 2nd of the 5-match T20I series between hosts New Zealand and visitors South Africa. This is the start of our blog so stay tuned for the real-time updates and a lot more.
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