On the other hand, New Zealand started their campaign with a 21-run win against South Africa. Tim Robinson's gritty 75 not out hand Bevon Jacobs' crucial unbeaten 44 on debut helped the Kiwis finish on 173/5. In the second innings, the Proteas were bowled out for 152 in 18.2 overs.

New Zealand made it two wins from two in the Tri-Nations Series eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on Friday. Matt Henry and Devon Conway stole the show for the Black Caps as they continued their perfect start in Harare.