Emerging Players in second-last ball loss to South Africa

The New Zealand Emerging Players side has lost its opening Twenty20 match in the Emerging Players 2009 tournament, going down to South Africa in a closely fought second-last ball finish.

NZEP batted first and reached 129/8 in their 20 overs, with Colin de Grandhomme scoring 49 from 34 balls, BJ Watling 29 and Reece Young 24 not out.

In reply South Africa went through to 19.5 overs to complete the run chase, losing four wickets. Tim Southee was best of the NZEP bowlers, taking 2/24 from his four overs.

FULL SCORECARD available at:
http://www.blackcaps.co.nz/content/scorecard/nzep-vs-saep-20-jul.aspx