South_African_cricket_team_in_New_Zealand_in_2003–04
The South African national cricket team toured New Zealand in February and March 2004 and played a three-match Test series against the New Zealand national cricket team. The series was tied 1–1. New Zealand were captained by Stephen Fleming and South Africa by Graeme Smith. In addition, the teams played a six-match series of One Day Internationals (ODIs) which New Zealand won 5–1.[1]
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| South African cricket team in New Zealand in 2003–04 | |||
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| New Zealand | South Africa | ||
| Dates | 13 February – 30 March 2004 | ||
| Captains | Stephen Fleming | Graeme Smith | |
| Test series | |||
| Result | 3-match series drawn 1–1 | ||
| Most runs | Scott Styris (321) | Jacques Kallis (354) | |
| Most wickets | Chris Martin (18) | Shaun Pollock (12) | |
| One Day International series | |||
| Results | New Zealand won the 6-match series 5–1 | ||
| Most runs | Stephen Fleming (264) | Graeme Smith (256) | |
| Most wickets | Jacob Oram (7) | Makhaya Ntini (11) | |
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1st ODI
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South Africa won by 5 wickets Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: Doug Cowie (NZ) and Steve Davis (Aus) Player of the match: Graeme Smith (SA) |
- South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
- Michael Papps (NZ) made his ODI debut.
2nd ODI
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New Zealand won by 5 wickets Jade Stadium, Christchurch Umpires: Steve Davis (Aus) and Tony Hill (NZ) Player of the match: Stephen Fleming (NZ) |
- South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
3rd ODI
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New Zealand won by 5 runs Westpac Stadium, Wellington Umpires: Steve Davis (Aus) and Tony Hill (NZ) Player of the match: Scott Styris (NZ) |
- South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was reduced before play started to 38 overs per side.
- Albie Morkel (SA) made his ODI debut.
4th ODI
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- South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was replayed the next day.
Replay
25 February 2004 Scorecard |
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New Zealand won by 6 wickets Carisbrook, Dunedin Umpires: Tony Hill (NZ) and Russell Tiffin (Zim) Player of the match: Hamish Marshall (NZ) |
- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
5th ODI
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- The match was replayed the next day.
Replay
29 February 2004 Scorecard |
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New Zealand won by 2 runs (D/L method) Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: Doug Cowie (NZ) and Russell Tiffin (Zim) Player of the match: Chris Harris (NZ) |
- South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was reduced before play started to 33 overs per side.
- South Africa's target was adjusted to 178 runs in 29 overs.
6th ODI
2 March 2004 Scorecard |
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New Zealand won by 5 wickets McLean Park, Napier Umpires: Tony Hill (NZ) and Russell Tiffin (Zim) Player of the match: Michael Papps (NZ) |
- South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
1st Test
10–14 March 2004 Scorecard |
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Match drawn Westpac Park, Hamilton Umpires: Steve Davis (Aus) and Russell Tiffin (Zim) Player of the match: Jacques Kallis (SA) |
- South Africa won the toss and elected to bat.
- Brendon McCullum and Michael Papps (both NZ) made their Test debuts.
2nd Test
18–22 March 2004 Scorecard |
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New Zealand won by 9 wickets Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pak) and Asoka de Silva (SL) Player of the match: Chris Martin (NZ) |
- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
3rd Test
26–30 March 2004 Scorecard |
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South Africa won by 6 wickets Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pak) and Asoka de Silva (SL) Player of the match: Graeme Smith (SA) |
- South Africa won the toss and elected to field.
- Michael Mason (NZ) made his Test debut.
- "South Africa in New Zealand 2004". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
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