Ross Taylor in action for New Zealand against South Africa. Photo: Getty ImagesWith one final blow off the last ball of the innings, Ross Taylor completed his 17th century for New Zealand, setting a record for ODI cricket at Hagley Oval today. Taylor and Jimmy Neesham put on an unbroken record stand against South Africa for the fifth wicket, 123, overtaking the old mark of Adam Parore and Shane Thomson at Centurion in 1994-95. Williamson and Taylor got through a tight period on their way to a 104-run stand, to score at a deceptively brisk rate. Taylor and Neesham carved 51 off the last 30 balls to give it a final push.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 22, 2017 01:54 UTC