New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday rued the collection of accidents which has left the Black Caps in a tough place because the World Cup enters the enterprise finish. New Zealand slumped to their third consecutive defeat as South Africa handed them a large 190-run loss right here on Wednesday. So as to add to their woes as many as 5 gamers, together with common skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling accidents, leaving them with solely 10 match gamers of their squad of 15.

“Now we have confronted adversities with accidents. We are going to replicate on this one shortly and transfer to the following one, we do not develop into a foul group in a single day,” Latham mentioned after the sport.

Matt Henry and James Neesham suffered accidents on Wednesday with the previous hurting is hamstring. He’ll bear scans on Thursday.

Neesham, alternatively, suffered a blow on the his proper wrist throughout his comply with by, however got here out to bat.

Lockie Ferguson (achilles) and Mark Chapman (calf) are additionally nursing accidents.

New Zealand failed with the bat and ball towards the Proteas. Whereas the bowlers gave away 357 runs, all the group was bowled out for 167.

“Not our greatest efficiency. We had been beneath strain after that partnership (between Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen). It was an enormous rating. From the batting viewpoint, we needed to have these partnerships, however we had our again towards the wall. These two performed fantastically effectively.

“It was a small floor and an excellent floor, however we could not do a lot in these first 10 overs. I believe they put themselves in an important place, we weren’t in a position to construct partnerships, that was disappointing.” In the meantime, South Africa marched to the highest of the desk with their fourth win on the trot and skipper Temba Bavuma was satisfied about his group’s efficiency.

“Medical show with bat. Dealt with the problem with the ball nipping round. We utilized strain with the ball. We tried to pounce on unhealthy balls, Quinny began slowly, hung in there and cashed in on the finish.

“Greater than the rating, we had been attempting to remain in until 30 and go huge in a while. We had been at all times trying to dominate with the brand new ball and center overs. Knew they’d come exhausting at us and we would get alternatives.

“Gotta hear the permutations about making the semis. After tomorrow, it is again to enterprise, received to arrange for the following sport,” he mentioned.

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