NZ Stun South Africa to Reach Final | Greatbatch 76 & Parore Magic | 1995 Centenary Clash

In a crucial virtual semi-final, New Zealand overcame South Africa by 46 runs to secure a spot in the final against Australia. The match, postponed by rain, resumed the next day with a clinical all-round display from the hosts. 📌 Match Highlights: Mark Greatbatch starred with the bat, smashing a confident 76 off 85 balls, continuing his red-hot form in the tournament. He shared a solid 98-run stand with Ken Rutherford, setting up a competitive total. Chris Cairns counterattacked before falling to a stunning diving catch from Gary Kirsten, one ball after facing a beamer. Adam Parore finished off the innings with a brisk cameo and then shone behind the stumps with a sharp leg-side stumping to dismiss Hansie Cronje. South Africa’s chase fizzled after a decent platform at 117/2, folding with three overs to spare as New Zealand's bowlers tightened the screws. 🏅 Player of the Match: Mark Greatbatch 🇳🇿 – Top-scoring knock under pressure 📍 Lancaster Park, Christchurch 📅 Dates: February 23 (washed out), February 24, 1995 🎟 Toss: South Africa (elected to field) A high-stakes, pressure match – and New Zealand rose to the occasion with composure and flair. Parore’s stumping and Kirsten’s catch were standout moments in a game filled with drama. 👇 What did you think of Greatbatch’s form during this tournament? 🧤 Was Kirsten’s catch one of the best of the 90s? #NZvsSA #CricketMax #CentenaryTournament #NewZealandCricket #SouthAfricaCricket #ClassicODIs #GaryKirstenCatch #ChristchurchODI #CricketHistory