Hashim Amla fails to carry on his momentum from the first game © Getty Images
Hashim Amla fails to carry on his momentum from the first game © Getty Images

South Africa make a horrendous start to their innings as they have lost their openers Morne Van Wyk and Hashim Amla for three and 14 respectively in pursuit of 178 to win the match. South Africa lead the series 1-0 after their six-wicket win in the first T20I at Durban. Van Wyk was the first to go as his pull shot took his gloves and went straight to the wicket keeper Luke Ronchi. Amla followed soon after as he hit the ball straight to point, where Colin Munro was waiting. New Zealand will have to keep this up if they are to win this match as the current pair of Rilee Rossouw and skipper Ab de Villiers are more than capable enough of winning them the game.Live cricket Scorecard, South Africa vs New Zealand 2015, 2nd T20I at Centurion

Martin Guptill had earlier scored 60 to help New Zealand to a total of 177 for 8 in their 20 Overs. Kane Williamson and Jimmy Neesham too made valuable contribution for New Zealand to help them reach a competitive total. Kagiso rabada picked up three wickets, with David Wiesse being the most economical bowlers. Live Blog: South Africa vs New Zealand 2015, 2nd T20I at Centurion

New Zealand had earlier won the toss and elected to bat first. South Africa were once again led by Ab de Villiers as their regular skipper Faf du Plessis was injured ahead of the first T20I and finds himself excluded in this game as well due to the injury. Two changes in the Black Caps side — Jimmy Neesham and Ish Sodhi come in place of George Worker and Doug Bracewell. South Africa, on the other hand, have opted to draft Eddie Leie in place of Morne Morkel in order to bolster their spin attack.