New Zealand vs South Africa: Devon Conway, bowlers star as NZ script crushing win, make it 1-1 - Action in images

New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs in Hamilton on Tuesday to level the five-match series 1-1

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New Zealand came storming back into the series to make it 1-1 with a massive 68-run win in Hamilton on Tuesday. They had lost the series opener by seven wickets last Sunday.  (AFP)

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Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand. Both snared three wickets apiece.  (AFP)

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None of the South African batters managed to settle in during the chase of 176 as wickets kept falling at a regular interval.  (AFP)

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Devon Conway led New Zealand's batting charge with his 49-ball 60. He and his opening partner Tam Latham had set the tone early with their 48-run stand.  (AFP)

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Nick Kelly also played a crucial role with the bat, having stitched a 37-run stand alongside Conway that steadied the progress for the home team after the dismissal of Latham.  (AFP)

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Just when New Zealand were looking to switch gears, Ottneil Baartman picked up the wicket of Mitchell Santner and put a brake on the progress. (AFP)

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The five-match series is now level at 1-1, with the third match set to be played on Friday at Eden Park. (AFP)