AB helps SA win series

Durban, August 27

South Africa’s AB de Villiers scored an impressive half-century to help his side clinch a 62-run win over New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Durban. Batting first, South Africa set a 283-run target for the tourists, thanks to skipper De Villiers’ 64 off 48 balls. Openers Morne Van Wyk (58) and Hashim Amla (44) provided support to accelerate the innings. In reply, New Zealand were bowled out for 221 in 49.2 overs. — ANI

Brief scores: South Africa 283/7 (de Villiers 64, van Wyk 58, Milne 3-71) bt New Zealand 221 (Latham 54, Wiese 3-58, Rabada 2-33) by 62 runs.