Source: Radio New Zealand
White Ferns take series lead with six wicket win in Auckland.
Some big-htting by the middle order has given the White Ferns a lead in the T20 series against South Africa courtesy of a six wicket win in game three in Auckland.
Chasing 150 for victory, White Ferns number four batter Sophie Devine scored a quick-fire unbeaten 55 runs off 38 balls and was backed up by Maddy Green who scored 34 off 25 as the hosts recovered from losing three wickets in the first 10 overs.
The run chase was over in in the 19th over at Eden Park as a misfield by the South African wicketkeeper allowed the ball to run away to the boundary.
Earlier South Africa had won the toss and opted to bat, but lost early wickets to be two down for 9 runs in the third over.
Devine took two wickets as did Suzie Bates.
Game four of the five match series is on Sunday in Wellington.
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