Franklin steers New Zealand to one-wicket victory
- Published: 20 Jan 2013 at 00.45
- Online news: Asia
James Franklin batted skillfully with the tail to secure a tense one-wicket upset win for New Zealand in the first one-day international against South Africa at Boland Park on Saturday.
New Zealand's James Franklin celebrates after hitting the four against South Africa on January 19, 2013, at Boland Park, in Paarl, about 60 kms north of Cape Town. Franklin batted skilfully with the tail to secure a tense one-wicket upset win for New Zealand in the first one-day international against South Africa.
Franklin hit 47 not out as the last three New Zealand wickets added 104 runs in a low-scoring match after South Africa had been bowled out for 208.
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